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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

Visitors dine at Seodaemun District Office's cafeteria in western Seoul on Wednesday. [SEODAEMUN DISTRICT OFFICE]

'Lunchflation' pushes popularity in public office cafeterias

Cafeterias of public offices such as district offices, police stations and libraries have become popular lunch spots for Koreans who wish to grab affordable meals amid these days of "lunchflation," offering meals at around 5,000 won ($3.8) per dish.

2023.5.11

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A restaurant in Seoul in Seoul. Many restaurants are raising price amid increased burdened on utility bills and inflation. [YONHAP]

Rising lunch prices burning a hole in worker wallets

Workers are gradually returning to their offices as the Covid-19 pandemic comes to a close, but their wallets are taking a hit with rising lunch prices, or so-called lunchflation.

2023.2.17

[TALKING TRENDS] "Jjantech"

Jjantech is a combination of jjan, the Korean word for a penny pincher, and jaetech, which refers to financial investment. In a nutshell, it means making a fortune by saving every penny.

2022.9.21

Tag: lunchflation

lunchflation

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

'Lunchflation' pushes popularity in public office cafeterias

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Rising lunch prices burning a hole in worker wallets

[TALKING TRENDS] "Jjantech"