South Korea's Room Cafe Ruling: A Cautionary Tale for Blurred Lines In a landmark verdict, South Korea's Supreme Court has ruled that "room cafes" are off limits to minors.
These establishments, where customers rent private booths equipped with televisions, mats, and pillows, had been operating in a gray area due to inconsistent court interpretations of the Youth Protection Act.
The Supreme Court's decision marks a significant shift in the interpretation of this law, stating that any business open to the general public, structured in a way that makes it difficult for outsiders to see inside private rooms, creates an environment conducive to illicit activities.