Unmanned restaurants expand in South Korea as labor costs rise

Unmanned restaurants are gaining popularity in South Korea as rising labor costs and staffing challenges prompt business owners to adopt self-service technology, according to a Chosun Daily report. The trend, previously concentrated in laundromats, convenience stores and other businesses requiring limited employee interaction, is spreading to restaurants serving meat, sushi and traditional Korean dishes. At an all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant in Yongin, customers grill their own meat, prepare

Unmanned restaurants are gaining popularity in South Korea as rising labor costs and staffing challenges prompt business owners to adopt self-service technology, according to a Chosun Daily report. The trend, previously concentrated in laundromats, convenience stores and other businesses requiring limited employee interaction, is spreading to restaurants serving meat, sushi and traditional Korean dishes. At an all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant in Yongin, customers grill their own meat, prepare