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Why Are There So Many Coffee Shops In Korea?

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Korean coffee culture is unique because it is the centre of much of the culture’s social life Since apartments are small, people look elsewhere to spend time with their friends. More often than not, they will turn to cafes. It is for this reason that many unique cafes (such as animal cafes) have become so … Read more

What Are Cafes Called In Korea?

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In the early days, people called coffee shops or cafés “ dabangs ”. The very first dabang in Korea was built by Sontag in 1902. After the Japanese colonization of Korea (1910-1945) ended, the Japanese built teahouses in Myeongdong and sold coffee there. What are study cafes in Korea? A ‘study cafe’ is a place … Read more