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Korea’s 100,000-Shop Coffee Market Forces a Pivot From Pretty to Practical

by Grace Lim 2026-07-11

by Grace Lim 2026-07-11

For years, opening a cafe in South Korea was a rite of passage for career-changers and retirees looking for a second act — low barriers to entry, a culture that …

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