Koreans turn away from heavy drinking

South Korea’s after-work drinking culture is losing steam, as younger generations turn away from late-night company gatherings and heavy alcohol consumption. For many office workers, “hoesik,” a company dinner often involving multiple rounds of drinking until the early morning, is becoming less common. “Hoesik used to last until 2 or 3 a.m.,” said Hwang Sang-pyo, a 34-year-old office worker. “But now, if the clock hits midnight or even 11 p.m., people feel they should head home. Drinking until t

By The Korea Herald