As reported by South Korean broadcaster SBS on August 19th, a video posted by an Indian student on social media has sparked debate regarding the challenges faced by vegetarians studying in South Korea.
The student highlighted the meat-centric nature of Korean cuisine and the prevalence of sweet, pastry-laden offerings at Korean cafes, both presenting difficulties for those adhering to a vegetarian diet.
The video ignited discussion online, with some Korean vegetarians expressing agreement with the student’s sentiments.
However, many Koreans voiced their disagreement and confusion, questioning, “Isn’t Korea a country with a large vegetarian population?” and even, “An Indian saying this? Life is far more inconvenient in India!”
So, does the Indian student’s complaint hold water? There’s validity to her point.
Statistical data indicates that vegetarians comprise approximately 3% of the population in South Korea. In contrast, India boasts a significantly larger vegetarian demographic, with estimates ranging from 31% to 42% of its population following a vegetarian diet.
Due to India’s population exceeding 1.4 billion, this translates to over 500 million vegetarians, far surpassing any other nation globally.
This prevalence is largely attributed to the influence of religion and culture, particularly the principles of “non-violence” and “respect for life” emphasized in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
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