South Korea's cafe culture is extraordinary — Seoul alone has tens of thousands of cafes, and Koreans consume more coffee per capita than almost any Asian nation. The scene ranges from Instagram-worthy 'aesthetic cafes' with dramatic interiors to dead-serious specialty spots run by world barista championship competitors. Gangnam, Hapjeong, and Seongsu are the main hubs.
Coffee neighborhoods
South Korea's coffee market has grown from virtually zero in the 1990s to one of the world's largest — Seoul reportedly has over 18,000 cafes, more than New York or London.
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