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Starbucks Bans Bulky Items to Combat Café Occupancy
8/14/2025
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Story summary
- Starbucks is prohibiting bulky items, such as desktop computers and printers, in South Korean locations to enhance customer experience.
- The policy aims to address "cagongjok," individuals who occupy cafes for long durations while working remotely.
- Experts attribute this trend to increasing rent prices and the growing prevalence of remote work in South Korea.
