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Inside the little-known cafeterias hidden throughout Seoul's subway system, tucked behind unmarked doors

Korea JoongAng Daily visited five little-known station cafeterias where anyone can eat filling lunches in Seoul for 6,000 to 8,000 won ($4 to $5.20).

2026.6.29

A car waits in front of the drive-through cafeteria at Posco’s steelworks in Nam District, Pohang, North Gyeongsang. [PULMUONE FOOD & CULTURE]

From in-company drive-thrus to yoga, lunch hours transform across Korea as prices rise and lifestyles change

Korea’s group catering industry is evolving into a more personalized service. Cafeterias at workplaces, military bases and schools have emerged as a key form of welfare, while rising prices have driven more people to rely on them.

2026.4.29

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Kangwon National University students take food at the 2,000-won dinner program that was offered at the university in 2025. [KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]

Universities offer students more affordable meals, with 1,000-won breakfasts and 2,000-won dinners

Inexpensive 1,000-won (70-cent) breakfasts at university cafeterias have been feeding many students at an affordable price, and some schools are also creating 2,000-won dinners to help students keep their stomachs full throughout the day.

2026.4.20

Students take banchan, or side dishes, at Sungkyunkwan University's cafeteria in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Nov. 17, 2025. [NEWS1]

No more mystery meat: New website changes the way university students choose campus meals

At university cafeterias around the country, students line up to be served a rotation of dishes usually based on Korean cuisine. But without clear labeling, these students can't be totally sure what ingredients are contained in each dish.

2026.1.27

A sign at Korea University's Aegineung Cafeteria reads that they now sell Halal salad in a photo taken on April 14. [LEE TAE-HEE]

Korean university cafeterias embrace vegan and halal options to accommodate dining diversity

Korean universities, including Yonsei and Korea University, are expanding vegan and halal meal options in their cafeterias. While some institutions face challenges in demand, others, like KAIST and Chung-Ang, are actively providing diverse options.

2025.4.16

A sign saying the 1,000-won breakfast is offered is installed at a cafeteria at Seoul National University on Feb. 17. [YONHAP]

1,000-won breakfasts expand to 200 universities, launching earlier this year

The 1,000-won (70 cents) breakfast program will be available at 200 universities this year, starting earlier than usual to provide affordable meals before the spring semester begins.

2025.2.17

A photo of a school lunch tray was uploaded to Seocho District Office’s website from the parent of a middle school student complaining about the poor quality of school lunches. [SEOCHO CITY OFFICE]

Lunches suffer as schools battle cafeteria worker shortages

Cafeteria understaffing is causing major headaches in schools nationwide, particularly in Seoul, leading to concerns over student malnutrition.

2024.5.15

Kyung Hee University students eat the 1,000 won ($0.75) breakfast offered at its university cafeteria in March last year [NEWS1]

Funding flows for 186 universities to provide 1,000-won student breakfasts

A total of 186 universities will receive government funding to offer the 1,000 won ($0.75) breakfast for their students this year.

2024.2.26

A student lines up for a 1,000-won breakfast at Kyung Hee University's cafeteria in Dongdaemun District, eastern Seoul, in March last year. [NEWS1]

Korea doubles budget for 1,000-won breakfast at universities

The government will double its budget to help universities serve 1,000-won ($0.75) breakfast to students this year.

2024.1.18

Rep. Sung Il-jong of the People Power Party (PPP) along with the representatives from the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives and catering companies take a photo after a agreement ceremony for boosting seafood consumption at the National Assembly on Wednesday. [KIM SEONG-RYONG]

Catering firms, fisheries federation to increase seafood menus at coporations

Six major Korean catering companies and the national fisheries federation agreed to increase seafood menus at corporations.

2023.8.30