Social Affairs
Seoul city to crack down on teen use of 'Room cafes'
Feb. 2, 2023
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch a special crackdown on “room cafes,” which provide private closed spaces similar to hotel rooms, even to teenagers, officials said Thursday. Municipal officials, police and a civic group will participate in the crackdown from Feb 3 to 13. The facilities called "room cafes" or "multi-rooms," are businesses that provide private spaces, simple snacks, and drinks. They are usually registered as ordinary cafes or general re