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Emart taking control of Starbucks Korea, will own two-thirds

Starbucks has agreed to sell all of its shares in Starbucks Korea, with Emart becoming majority owner and the government of Singapore taking almost a third of the stock.

2021-07-27

Ong Seong-wu to star in Kakao TV's 'How About a Cup of Coffee?'

Singer-turned-actor Ong Seong-wu will star in the lead role of Kakao TV's upcoming series "How About a Cup of Coffee?" (translated), according to Kakao TV on Wednesday. Ong will play a rookie barista who has a passion for coffee and becomes the ...

2021-05-26

Super Junior's Kyuhyun to drop solo track 'Coffee' on Tuesday

Kyuhyun of boy band Super Junior will drop his solo track “Coffee” on Tuesday at 6 p.m., according to his agency Label SJ. “Coffee” is a ballad for springtime, with lyrics comparing a man’s emotions to a cup of coffee that's gone cold. Kenzie ...

2021-04-13

Coffee culture carries on through thick and thin

Despite strengthened social distancing guidelines, Korea's coffee shops have been doing quite well mainly due to the increase in demand for coffee delivery and more people who enjoy drinking coffee at home.

2021-03-30

Byuldabang

Starbucks Coffee Korea’s new branch, dubbed the Byuldabang branch, opened Thursday at State Tower Namsan building in Jung District, central Seoul.

2021-03-25

Coffee shops struggle but adapt as pandemic wears on

A 53-year-old man has been running a number of coffee shops for 10 years in Gwanak District and Gangnam District, southern Seoul. Sales last year were down 70 to 80 percent.

2021-02-01

Small business owners struggle despite slightly relaxed rules

With Level 2.5 social distancing measures extended for another two weeks, small business owners continue to struggle as customers remain reluctant to drink or dine outside their homes.

2021-01-18

Dongsuh makes year-end donations for the needy

Dongsuh Companies and Dongsuh Foods on Thursday donated 550 million won ($503,000) to the Community Chest of Korea, ChildFund Korea and the Korea Foundation for Women to celebrate the end of the year.

2020-12-17

Starbucks opens branch for people with disabilities

In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Thursday, Starbucks Korea has opened a branch in central Seoul that aims to improve the awareness of people with disabilities.

2020-12-03

Starbucks to start selling online, but not coffee

E-commerce operator SSG.com will launch an online shop for a range of Starbucks products on Wednesday — but not coffee.

2020-11-22

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