Among the six sub-concepts unveiled at this year’s Seoul Cafe Show, “Everyday Wellness” is quietly becoming one of the most visible in daily life — showing up as designated quiet …
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Cafe & "Third Place" Culture
Starbucks Korea Banned Cafe Squatters Last Year. Now It’s Building Them Reserved Seats.
by Mina Choby Mina ChoLess than a year ago, signs went up at some Starbucks Korea branches reading: no personal desktop computers, no printers, no power strips, no partitions. It was a direct response …
