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March 2026
Culture Brewing
in Every Cup: Coffee
Cover Story for March: “Coffee.”
The cover features the signature menu of Momos
Coffee Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee Bar in Busan.
The video is AI-created from
a photograph courtesy of Momos Coffee.
Coffee is everywhere in Korea—
woven so deeply into daily life that
it’s hard to imagine the country without it.
That passion has given rise to something
distinctly Korean: a coffee culture shaped
by its own sensibilities and style.

The Dynamic Evolution of
Korea’s Coffee Scene

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Mix coffee, or the convenient coffee packets to instantly make coffee by adding hot water, laid the foundation for a nationwide network of affordable coffee franchises. Meanwhile, craftsmanship became the bedrock of the high-quality coffee market, including specialty coffee. This dedication to mastery, marked by rigorous training and the pursuit of excellence, has produced highly skilled experts across the industry, fueling the evolution of Korea’s coffee scene.
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Building a Brand Through
Standards and Attitude
How Korean Coffee
Crosses Borders

Kim Byung-ki

CEO of Fritz Company

Twelve years ago, when the concept of “branding” was still unfamiliar in Korea’s coffee scene, Fritz Company stood out with a clearer sense of identity and sensibility than any other brand. Its coffee is crafted using advanced techniques and served in spaces and products that reflect a distinctly Korean sensibility. Rooted in strong values that respect coffee origins and producers, Fritz Company also fosters harmony between staff and customers. These elements have built a powerful brand and a loyal following.

Lim Jung-hwan

CEO of aery coffee

Where does the Korean coffee scene’s strength come from? Barista Lim Jung-hwan, who won the 2024 Korea National Barista Championship and placed fifth at the World Barista Championship the same year, knows the answer. It’s the skills and abilities of the baristas who create coffee, and the attitude they bring to it. This hard-won expertise has already been proven on the world stage.

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A Coffee Journey
Busan

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Netflix’s “Genie, Make a Wish” employs various narrative devices to develop its protagonist and advance the story. One element that particularly resonated with international viewers is gamjatang (pork backbone stew), one of Korea’s most beloved everyday dishes.

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Food on Screen

A Quintessentially
Korean Dish
Gamjatang

Local Escape

A Greeting from Spring
Gwangyang

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A White Moon That
Captivates the Heart

Heritage Abroad

The British Museum

The British Museum was established in 1753 and is the world’s oldest national public museum.
It houses one of the largest collections of artifacts in the world.
Its galleries bring together works that transcend time and borders.
Among them is a remarkable piece that captivates viewers at first sight: the moon jar (dal hangari).

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Korea Forward

The Driving Force
Behind the Future:
Battery Industry

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Current Korea

Korea’s Finest Hour
on Ice and Snow

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Global Korea

Seollal Without Borders:
A Holiday for Everyone

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