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This vibrant new destination is more than a coffeehouse; it\u2019s a celebration of Korea\u2019s oldest traditional market and a tribute to over a century of its heritage.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Coffeehouse Rooted in Heritage<\/h5>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marking our 10th Community Store in Korea, the Gwangjang Market store brings the theme of \u201cBrewing Time, Blending Generations\u201d to life. Designed as a retro-inspired \u201cCoffee General Store,\u201d the space captures the market\u2019s charm with vintage Korean signage, traditional storefront fa\u00e7ades, and textile-inspired motifs.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"28085\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_79-1-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"28081\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/\uad11\uc7a5\ub9c8\ucf13_\uace0\ud654\uc9c8_70-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<body><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Commitment to Community<\/h5>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every item sold at the Gwangjang Market store contributes to a greater cause with KRW 300 per item (approximately $0.22 USD) to be donated to support revitalization efforts within the local community. This initiative is part of a cooperative agreement signed with the Korean Commission for Corporate Partnership, Gwangjang Market Merchants Association, and Gwangjang Co., reinforcing a commitment to sustainable community growth.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe hope this special Community Store becomes a platform for co-growth and revitalization of Gwangjang Market,\u201d said Ryan Sohn, CEO of Starbucks Korea. \u201cWe will continue to introduce a variety of inclusive programs to support the local community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" data-id=\"28089\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/agreement-signing-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28089\" 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