'Korea's Largest' Yangpyeong Starbucks Closes After COVID-19 Case Visit

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] Starbucks The Yangpyeong DTR store, boasting the largest store size in Korea, was temporarily closed on the 12th after it was confirmed that a person infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had visited recently.

Starbucks Coffee Korea announced that it was notified by health authorities on the morning of the same day that a COVID-19 confirmed case had visited the store on the 9th.

In response, Starbucks temporarily suspended store operations at 1 PM that day. An epidemiological investigation is currently underway at the store, with health authorities reviewing CCTV footage and analyzing movement paths.