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news Scmp World 2026-05-27

Gen Z in South Korea Finds Solace in 'Do-Nothing' Apps

Young South Koreans are turning to apps designed to simulate actions like ordering food as a coping mechanism for loneliness and stress. These 'do-nothing' apps provide a sense of simulated engagement and help resist impulses like late-night cravings.

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