Starbucks tells customers in South Korea not to bring printers or PCs
Published: 8/12/2025

Starbucks South Korea bans bulky office items like printers and PCs in cafes as customers bring in excessive equipment for work, affecting shared space and seating. The move aims to strike a balance between serving casual customers and those working remotely from cafes. As the trend of working from cafes, known as cagonjok, grows, Starbucks takes steps to address the issue of prolonged seat occupancy and limited turnover, similar to cafes in other countries like England.