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In South Korea’s Coffee Wars, Chains Face Backlash Over Rising Prices

In South Korea’s Coffee Wars, Chains Face Backlash Over Rising Prices

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In South Korea’s fiercely competitive coffee market, where a “coffee war” is in full swing, Coffee Bean leads major franchises with the highest prices, charging 5,000 won for an Americano.  For context, the true price ceiling in South Korea’s coffee scene belongs to Bacha Coffee’s Cheongdam flagship store, recently opened [...]

480,000 Won Coffee Sparks Debate in Inflation-Weary South Korea

480,000 Won Coffee Sparks Debate in Inflation-Weary South Korea

SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The opening of a premium coffee shop in Seoul’s upscale Cheongdam-dong district has ignited controversy over luxury pricing in a time of high inflation, highlighting the growing economic disparities in South Korean society. Lotte Department Store introduced Bacha Coffee, a Moroccan luxury coffee brand, to South Korea on August 1. The [...]