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Starbucks Gives in to Uniquely Korean Coffeehouse Culture

SEOUL, May 25 (Korea Bizwire) — When Starbucks opened its Noryangjin Station store last month, it was immediately besieged by criticism for not having enough seats and power outlets. The American coffeehouse chain has responded to the public outrage by installing more seating areas, including six new seats and seven more power outlets in addition [...]

‘Hagwon Town’ Noryangjin Put on Alert After Another Tuberculosis Diagnosis

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Health authorities have been put on alert after yet another student was diagnosed with tuberculosis in the famous hagwon town Noryangjin. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a student was diagnosed with the disease during a local medical test provided by the organization. The student in [...]