A Study on Korean Cafe Culture：Coffee and Cafe Culture from the 1860s to the 1950s

韓国のカフェ文化について：1860年代から1950年代までのコーヒーとカフェ文化

A Study on Korean Cafe Culture：Coffee and Cafe Culture from the 1860s to the 1950s

This study examines cafe culture as one of the keywords for understanding contemporary Korean society. Cafes have become an important space for many Koreans in their daily lives. As a first step in understanding its characteristics, this paper focuses on the period from the 1860s, when coffee was introduced, to the 1950s, when ‘Dabang’(Korean-style cafe) became established. The analysis revealed that from the perspective of users, it was found that coffee and dabangs during this period were a culture shared by certain groups of people. Also, it has been confirmed that instant coffee from the U.S. military PXs, and the Korean War had a significant impact on the popularization of coffee and dabangs.

Creators KIM Hyeweon

[EISSN]2189-4825