Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea

by 8DonCo Fri Nov 29, 2024 4:07 pm

Customers inside the Starbucks coffee shop with views of North Korea on November 29.
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North Korean citizens walk in Kaepung, in this picture taken from the top of the Aegibong Peak Observatory.
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Seoul, South KoreaCNN —

Coffee lovers with a keen interest to catch a glimpse of life in the world’s most reclusive nation should get ready to travel: Starbucks has the perfect spot for them to hang.

The American chain’s latest outpost in South Korea is located on an observation tower at the border with North Korea, allowing patrons to sip on their brews while looking out at the hermit kingdom from across the Jo River that separates the two sides.

The 30-seat cafe is located at the Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo city, about 20 miles north of the capital Seoul. It’s near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily armed borders.

Customers packed the observation deck outside the cafe its first day of business on Friday, November 29. Those who wished to avoid the cold huddled indoors, sipping coffee.

On a clear day, customers can expect to see some farms and low-rise buildings in Kaepung county just across the border. With a decent pair of binoculars, or a camera with ultra-zoom capabilities, visitors may even be able to see people strolling around.

by NEMESIS666 Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:25 pm

Starbucks is NOT a franchise and their main focus is saturating a desinated location with its store!

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Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea

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