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Starbucks In South Korea Bans Desktop Computers

Starbucks asks customers in South Korea to stop bringing printers and desktop computers into stores as workers transform cafés into remote offices
You can just go and have a cup of coffee, work there—but people are taking it a little bit to the extreme nowadays,” one Korean studies professor said.
Starbucks is asking customers in South Korea to stop bringing monitors, printers, and desk dividers into their stores
A Starbucks representative told Business Insider that the chain wants its customers to "have a pleasant and accessible store experience."
Starbucks Korea bans customers from bringing desktops, printers
Signs have been posted at Starbucks locations in South Korea informing customers that they will no longer be allowed to set up desktop computers and printers.
Desktops and printers in coffee shops? Starbucks Korea tells customers to 그만 해
The Korea Herald reported last week that Starbucks stores in the country had introduced a ban on electronics, aside from the cafe-friendly use of laptops and small electronics.
Working Remotely From Starbucks? Don't Bring Printers, PCs, Coffee Chain Tells Customers In South Korea
Starbucks Korea has changed its rules to stop remote workers from using cafes like offices and asked them not to bring big work equipment.
Starbucks introduces ban on bringing desktop computer, printers and ‘office setups’
In a new move, Starbucks has introduced a policy for all its cafes in South Korea, banning the use of substantial office setups including desktop computer and printers. The company also requests its clientele across the country to not leave their belongings behind for long periods.
Starbucks Korea Bans Desktops, Printers As WFH Customers Turn Cafes Into Offices
Many South Koreans working from home were bringing multiple computers and cubicle-style dividers to Starbucks, making it difficult to accommodate other guests.
Starbucks Korea bans printers, desktops as more customers set up offices at cafes
Starbucks in South Korea has asked customers to stop bringing printers, desktop computers and bulky office equipment as working at coffee shops grows increasingly popular across the country.
No printers and desktop PCs, Starbucks Korea tells customers
Starbucks customers in South Korea have been asked to stop bringing "bulky items" into cafes to do their office work, after some brought printers and desktop computers. Others had brought in partitions and more than one computer to mark their office territory.
Starbucks In South Korea Bans Desktop Computers, Printers In Cafes
Starbucks in South Korea has updated its policy to ban customers from bringing bulky items like desktop computers and printers into cafes, according to the BBC. The move follows complaints about people using the space as an office for hours after buying a single drink.
Starbucks asks customers to stop bringing printers, desktops into stores for remote work
Starbucks Korea is banning desktop computers and printers in its stores after many customers have tried to turn stores into remote workplaces.

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