Honjok
Honjok is the South Korean term for loners and for those who undertake activities alone. Living and being alone is a growing, global phenomenon fed in part by the isolation that social media and technology can bring and by more people opting to remain single.
This beautiful and timely book analyzes the trend and explains the difference between lonely and alone; how introspection can present opportunities for self-discovery and building self esteem and how solitude can be nurtured to help foster more happiness and fulfilment. Giving practical, psychological and inspirational support, this book will help those embarking on their solo adventure to embrace solitude and independence with confidence.
Francie Healey is a Clinical Counselor. Her undergraduate degree was in Sociology and her specific area of interest is in self worth, empowerment and healthy relationships. She is an author and public speaker.
Crystal Tai is a Hong Kong/Canadian journalist currently working with the South China Morning Post covering global trends. Before this, she was based in Seoul as an independent journalist writing for Quartz, Monocle, Wallpaper and Lonely Planet. She grew up in Canada and now lives alone in Hong Kong.