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Four teens taken to ER after drinking adrenaline from school lab
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (348+ words) National Four teens taken to ER after drinking adrenaline from school lab Published: April 16, 2026 - 09: 04: 35 Updated: April 16, 2026 - 09: 08: 55 Four high school students in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, were treated at a hospital emergency room on Wednesday after consuming adrenaline provided for a science…...
Studying at Starbucks? Now it's official
1+ week, 50+ min ago (459+ words) Business Studying at Starbucks? Now it's official Published: April 9, 2026 - 10: 54: 41 Starbucks Korea said Thursday it has introduced dedicated seating areas designed for customers visiting alone or in pairs near universities to study or work, branding them as "Focus Zones." The initiative…...
From craft to rarity, two Korean cafes redefining the cup of joe
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (752+ words) Life&Culture From craft to rarity, two Korean cafes redefining the cup of joe Published: April 9, 2026 - 12: 57: 33 After being named to The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 in February, two Korean cafes " one in Busan, the other in Seoul " continue to draw…...
Compose Coffee draws crowds in Taiwan pre-opening
1+ week, 6+ day ago (401+ words) Business Compose Coffee draws crowds in Taiwan pre-opening Published: April 2, 2026 - 12: 56: 27 Compose Coffee said its first Taiwanese store drew strong early demand during a pre-opening held April 14. The soft opening, which began Monday, was aimed at testing operations and gauging local…...
Mega Coffee emerges as unlikely bidder for Homeplus Express
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (691+ words) Business Mega Coffee emerges as unlikely bidder for Homeplus Express Published: April 1, 2026 - 15: 12: 22 Potential sale seen as lifeline for embattled retailer ahead of May 4 deadline Mega MGC Coffee, a yellow-hued budget coffee chain with nearly 4, 000 stores, is reportedly in the bidding…...
Compose Coffee rolls out BTS-themed drinks
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (316+ words) Business Compose Coffee rolls out BTS-themed drinks Published: March 18, 2026 - 14: 25: 21 Compose Coffee said it will unveil two collaboration drinks on Friday as part of "BTS The City Arirang Seoul," a project celebrating the comeback of K-pop group BTS. The promotion will…...
Starbucks takes spending crown, Mega Coffee leads visits in Korea
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (361+ words) Business Starbucks takes spending crown, Mega Coffee leads visits in Korea Published: March 13, 2026 - 12: 32: 49 Starbucks ranked as the food and beverage retail brand with the highest total spending by Korean consumers, while budget coffee chain Mega Coffee recorded the most transactions,…...
Starbucks taps Seoul flavors
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (262+ words) Business Starbucks taps Seoul flavors Published: March 12, 2026 - 12: 57: 12 Updated: March 12, 2026 - 13: 55: 12 Starbucks Korea said Thursday it will introduce Seoul-themed beverages " Seoul Makgeolli Cold Brew and Seoul Sunset Omija Fizzio " at 100 stores across Seoul starting Monday. The drinks reinterpret traditional Korean elements, including…...
Iced Americano obsession made Korea 'obvious choice' for launch of Starbucks' Aerocano
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) Business Iced Americano obsession made Korea 'obvious choice' for launch of Starbucks' Aerocano Published: Feb. 25, 2026 - 15: 04: 39 Starbucks said Korea was a natural starting point for the launch of its new Aerocano drink because of its deeply rooted cafe culture that embraces…...
Korean cafes shape LA's evolving coffee culture
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (741+ words) Life&Culture Korean cafes shape LA's evolving coffee culture Published: Feb. 19, 2026 - 12: 53: 23 LOS ANGELES " In Los Angeles, where coffee trends often emerge from independent roasters and neighborhood cafes, Korean-led coffee shops are increasingly shaping how the city drinks its daily cup....