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When reality hurts, Koreans find comfort in virtual worlds
When reality hurts, Koreans find comfort in virtual worlds SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) — Virtual worlds where relationships and experiences can feel real without the physical or emotional wounds of real life are back in vogue in South Korea, helped by AI tools that make them easier to create. At Starkkuk, an online pet memorial, rows of virtual lockers bear the names of beloved animals who are no longer here. Visitors leave messages, offer chrysanthemums and take virtual walks with the companions they have lost. When words fall short, t November 5, 2026