The most inaccessible country in the world, closer to tourists. They will see it from the cafe window
The new Starbucks outlet in South Korea has a terrace with a view that tourists have never dreamed of. You can see neighboring North Korea from here.
The newly opened Starbucks outlet in South Korea is sure to attract crowds. It will be of interest not only to fans of American brand coffee, but also to true adventure seekers. From the terrace of a popular cafe chain, we will see a view of life beyond the Jogang River, separating the Republic from the Kim regime. For many tourists, a visit to Starbucks in Gimpo may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be so close to the mysterious North Korea.
From this Starbucks we will see North Korea
Only a few dozen people will enter this cafe in the city of Gimpo, located near the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The lucky ones will be able to see something that many tourists around the world can only dream of. The windows and terrace of the café offer a view of one of the most inaccessible places on Earth. Guests also have binoculars at their disposal, thanks to which they can even more accurately capture what is happening on the other side of the Jogang River, in North Korea ruled by Kim Jong Un. The cafe is located in the Aegibong Peace Eco Park, a symbolic peace zone at the confluence of the Hangang River with the Jogang River. “The park where the tower is located was originally the Hill 154 area where the Koreas and their allies fought fiercely during the war. There are several observation towers along the border between the two sides,” writes CNN.
Crowds came to the opening
On November 29, during Starbucks’ grand opening, crowds flocked to the café. “I would like to share this tasty coffee with people living in North Korea, right in front of us,” one guest told Reuters. What can they see from the terrace? “On a clear day, customers can expect to see several farms and low-rise buildings in Kaepung County just over the border. With a decent pair of binoculars or a camera with an ultra-zoom function, visitors can even see people walking around. Thanks to the cafe, tourists from all over the world can see a piece of the North without having to buy an expensive guided tour supporting the regime.
