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DEAD BEATS COFFEE CLUB
DEAD BEATS COFFEE CLUB
DEAD BEATS COFFEE CLUB
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![Public Garden: Jongro](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_7430934eb1484651b0a0b4b0e1d661a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_7430934eb1484651b0a0b4b0e1d661a5~mv2.webp)
Apr 4, 2023
Public Garden: Jongro
Along the Cheonggyecheon stream in Jongro, there is an entrance to a small indoor market. On a weekend at midday, the market is eerily...
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![Comfort: Huamdong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_ae96073ec6774a3ba94d829c608bdbf1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_ae96073ec6774a3ba94d829c608bdbf1~mv2.webp)
Mar 12, 2023
Comfort: Huamdong
One clear evening, right up to the top of the hill past Haebangchon and on the outskirts of Huamdong, I found myself in front of a large...
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![House Plant: Hanam City](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_302b3d153b044ec68ddb63fd7364f783~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_302b3d153b044ec68ddb63fd7364f783~mv2.webp)
Mar 8, 2023
House Plant: Hanam City
On a sunny fall afternoon I found myself in Hanam City, a new city right on the outskirts of Seoul. In a small factory area outside the...
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![Tacit: GoSeong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_46e6fe092a184fb5bda91509921658f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_46e6fe092a184fb5bda91509921658f0~mv2.webp)
Mar 1, 2023
Tacit: GoSeong
On a trip to the eastern coast of Korea near Goseong, I took a drive early one morning to Cheonggan beach. Just ten minute drive from...
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![East Side Vibe CluB: Goseong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_6372a9d7d18c4998ae7b8dd27357877f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_6372a9d7d18c4998ae7b8dd27357877f~mv2.webp)
Jan 3, 2023
East Side Vibe CluB: Goseong
If you make your way to the east side of Korea is a hot destination for vacationers, especially in the summer time.North of the more...
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![Anthracite: Hanlim, Jeju Island](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_5e07c1e010664e458d6e5e655c2979d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_5e07c1e010664e458d6e5e655c2979d0~mv2.webp)
Dec 3, 2022
Anthracite: Hanlim, Jeju Island
While still on my Jeju trip, I headed to the north west side of the island around Hanlim. In a open country area is a long industrial...
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![Neobeun: Seogwipo, Jeju Island](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_d56259f2858548bfb5e8a40fc79b8c0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_d56259f2858548bfb5e8a40fc79b8c0f~mv2.webp)
Nov 27, 2022
Neobeun: Seogwipo, Jeju Island
While on my trip to Jeju Island I headed down south to Seogwipo, the second largest city on the island. Just a five-minute walk away from...
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![Baekya: Mullae-dong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_30909083a6dd4167aaab27b4a124c44e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_30909083a6dd4167aaab27b4a124c44e~mv2.webp)
Sep 21, 2022
Baekya: Mullae-dong
With the smell of machinery and cut steel on a summer's day, I found myself wandering the streets of Mullae-dong. In the neighbourhood...
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![Conhas Yeonhuidong: Yeonhuidong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_245263581c7f4b61a8dfc0e4cf773e3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_245263581c7f4b61a8dfc0e4cf773e3e~mv2.webp)
Jul 9, 2022
Conhas Yeonhuidong: Yeonhuidong
In the residential part of Yeonhui-dong along a quiet street amongst beautiful villa homes, is a huge concrete building. Conhas...
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![Useless Adult: Anam-dong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_42776b24acc2494d84d676e703d411ff~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_42776b24acc2494d84d676e703d411ff~mv2.webp)
Jun 6, 2022
Useless Adult: Anam-dong
On a bright midday I took a trip to Anam-dong, a quiet neighbourhood north-east of Seoul’s centre. There is a path that follows one of...
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![Good News Cafe: Samgakji](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_fdf4ecda47af482ebbb2c66ec3af1169~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_fdf4ecda47af482ebbb2c66ec3af1169~mv2.webp)
Apr 3, 2022
Good News Cafe: Samgakji
Around Samgakji and Namyeong stations is a recent hot bed of new life. Tucked in-between old restaurants and buildings, new spaces are...
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![Fond Coffee: Seogyo](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_543e9d93ee1c446e87a380d10502172f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_543e9d93ee1c446e87a380d10502172f~mv2.webp)
Feb 2, 2022
Fond Coffee: Seogyo
In the uncertain residential area where Seogyo, Mangwon and Hapjeong meet is a quaint café with a mini jungle out the front of it. While...
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![Type Samcheong: Anguk](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_01dbf0b8f5a347d89f8ae0143253393e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_01dbf0b8f5a347d89f8ae0143253393e~mv2.webp)
Dec 29, 2021
Type Samcheong: Anguk
Back at the end of summer, my friend and I took a stroll around Seoul’s palace and gallery territory. If you take a side street off the...
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![Mudaeruk: Sangsu](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_3aada991b9314298be1680d3c006a669~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_3aada991b9314298be1680d3c006a669~mv2.webp)
Jul 11, 2021
Mudaeruk: Sangsu
In the trendy residential area between Sangsu and Hapjeong stations is a hot spot for cafes. One of the biggest in the area is called...
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![Sandy Beach: Hongdae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_30a7d5c4d91e4c8787d8a4e280973f55~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_30a7d5c4d91e4c8787d8a4e280973f55~mv2.webp)
May 15, 2021
Sandy Beach: Hongdae
On the border between Hongdae and Seogyo you will find a large grey multi-story building with a courtyard. This is the café and bakehouse...
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![Staff Picks: Seocheon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4fe01_d844cf839fb64816a33e13d31644b629~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d4fe01_d844cf839fb64816a33e13d31644b629~mv2.webp)
Apr 18, 2021
Staff Picks: Seocheon
Part of Seocheon, the quiet neighbourhood on the left-hand side of Gyeongbokgung Palace, right opposite an elementary school, you can...
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