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'My business is gone': Seoul’s low-cost study spaces spark backlash from cafe owners

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'My business is gone': Seoul’s low-cost study spaces spark backlash from cafe owners
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As midterm exam season approaches for students at all levels in South Korea, Mapo Naru Space, a public study space for students in Seoul’s Mapo District, was crowded with students on Monday evening. Even as the clock ticked past 9 p.m., only three of its 114 seats were available. “Cafes are often too noisy, and study cafes — quiet, laptop-friendly spaces that serve coffee — are not cost-effective unless you go there every day,” said Lee, a 22-year-old college student. “This place is very afforda

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