Let's face it. The convenience stores in America and other western countries aren't very convenient. They have so many rules about loitering and stuff. I remember back in Delaware there were many signs that said, "Loitering Not Allowed," "20 minute Parking," etc. Geez...and these stores didn't even have any alcohol.
Now in Korea, the convenience stores have everything you could possibility need: snacks, lunchbox meals (called dosiraks), beer, wine, liquor, underwear, tampons, condoms, and even hangover curing drinks called "Condition" drinks.
They have tables outside and you are welcome to sit, eat some snacks, and have a beer. It's great and very convenient.
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| I love Korean Convenience Stores! |
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| Max Special Hop Pitchers of Beer |
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| Here we are at our table beside the GS25 Convenience Store. |
All depends on who's doing the drinking. At the one by my house, two ajosshis were getting hammered on squid and makgeolli at 7:35 this morning. That's a little shameful.
ReplyDeleteIt's one o the many things I really enjoy about Korea as well!
ReplyDeletePublic drinking by Korean men while Korean children are walking to school is not a good thing.
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