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South Korea Cafe Charges Restroom Fee, Sparks Debate

3/20/2026

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Story summary
  • A social media post in South Korea showing a cafe charging 2,000 won for restroom use sparked online debate.
  • The post included a screenshot of a self-order kiosk listing the restroom fee.
  • Reactions in an online community for small business owners varied, with some supporting the fee to address customers using restrooms without purchases.
  • Others criticized the charge as excessive and unkind.