These days, unique cafes are gaining popularity in South Korea,...with a number of people seeking an interesting experience, not just a quality product.<br />Our Yoon Jung-min went out to check out some of these unique coffee shop concepts. <br />A coffee shop in downtown Seoul is full of plants to create a more pleasant environment for its customers.<br />People can relax,... while enjoying the fresh air. The coffee shop also sells the plants.<br /><br />"I see more green plants than other shops here and it's spacious and quiet. I often visit this cafe because I can feel the fresh air thanks to the plants."<br /><br /> These days, people don't go to cafes for just a cup of coffee,... but rather to take a rest, read or even enjoy art, while having a beverage. <br />Responding to these demands, coffee shops are changing and are being designed with a range of concepts.<br />They say it's equally important to provide quality products and leave a good impression on customers.<br />And cafes are becoming a nice place for emotional healing in the busy city.<br /><br />"With an increasing number of people looking to enjoy coffee in a unique and pleasant environment, cafes are not only changing into botanical gardens, but into a range of other concepts, like art galleries or study rooms."<br /><br /> In another cafe, paintings are lined up alongside the corridor. People might think this place is an art gallery, but in fact, it's a coffee shop.<br />Customers say they like the idea that they can enjoy cultural life at a nearby coffee shop.<br />The shop also sells the paintings, too,...and holds exhibitions by different painters.<br /><br />"People usually go to art galleries to enjoy paintings, but I can enjoy them here with coffee. I came here to see the art with some drinks."<br /><br />Also, some groups regularly gather at the shop to read and discuss books together.<br />These days, coffee shops are even functioning as a place to talk and learn.<br /><br />"There are already a number of cafes in Korea, so they have to be competitive. More coffee shops are changing into a nice place for a rest and a chat. They want to provide more premium services than other shops."<br /><br /> Experts say this trend will keep growing,... as there will be more and more demand from customers seeking a quality service.<br />Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News. <br />
