cafe culture

In late May, a video began circulating on Korean social media showing someone removing the green logo from a Starbucks tumbler with two items bought for 2,000 won at a …

The sign on the wall at Cafe IO3 in Seongsu-dong doesn’t ask you to bring your own tumbler. It charges you ₩1,000 (about $0.75) if you don’t. “Have Bottle, Save …

A photo of a kiosk sign went viral in Korea recently. It read: “Using toilet without ordering drinks (1 time per person) 2,000 won.” Reactions split immediately — some defended …