☕ Starbucks With a Side of North Korea 🌏

[Muichiro.T]

Coffee lovers can now sip their brews with a unique view—Starbucks has opened a café at the Aegibong Peace Ecopark near South Korea's border with North Korea, offering a rare glimpse into the reclusive nation. Located on an observation tower about 20 miles from Seoul, this 30-seat spot overlooks the Jo River and even offers views of Kaepung County in North Korea on clear days. Opened on November 29, the café blends the tense history of the DMZ with a surprising sense of peace, drawing visitors who hope for a future of unity. While tensions remain high between the two nations, this one-of-a-kind location is already boosting tourism and adding a dash of hope to a heavily guarded region. ​

 

[alexalbon23]

This is such a unique concept! A café at the DMZ blending coffee with hope for unity—it’s both surreal and inspiring. The view must be breathtaking, and it’s incredible how something as simple as a cup of coffee can carry so much symbolism in a place like this. Definitely adding this to my bucket list!

 

[seokjin]

I think this title wins for most random combo ever, though now I’m curious what the connection is. Spill the tea… or coffee?

 

[Xeth_]

Starbucks serving coffee with a side of North Korea—because nothing says "peaceful coffee break" like a view of history in the making!