South Koreans are dealing with burnout and loneliness by getting pet rocks

• South Korean millennials are turning to pet rocks to combat loneliness and burnout at work.
• Originally a 1970s joke gift, pet rocks can give a low-maintenance sense of companionship.
• This phenomenon shows rising issues of isolation and overwork in South Korea.

Adults in South Korea are using pet rocks to help with loneliness and burnout at work.

The Wall Street Journal reported on the unusual trend taking off in the country.