Starbucks Korea
Starbucks Korea (스타벅스 코리아) operates 1,930+ stores, making Korea one of the top 5 global markets. Entered in 1999, now fully owned by Shinsegae Group.
Price Range
₩5,000–7,000 per drink. Korea-exclusive seasonal beverages may be slightly higher.
Menu Guide
4 items
Nearest Locations for Tourists
3 spots
How to Order
Order at the counter or use the Starbucks Korea app (Siren Order) to skip the line. English menus are available at most locations. The Insadong Hanok branch is a must-visit for its traditional Korean architecture — look for the unique Hangul logo on the sign.
Starbucks Korea (스타벅스 코리아) operates 1,930+ stores, making Korea one of the top 5 global markets.
Entered in 1999, now fully owned by Shinsegae Group.
What makes it a must-visit even for regular Starbucks drinkers: Korea-exclusive flavors like Jeju Tangerine Latte, Mugwort Latte, Black Sesame Latte, and Sweet Potato Latte (~₩6,300-7,000) use traditional Korean ingredients.
The legendary e-Frequency events (summer/winter) let you collect stamps for exclusive merchandise — planners, pouches, and camping gear that resell at 2-5x value.
Korea-exclusive tumblers and mugs with hanbok and cherry blossom designs are among the most coveted Starbucks merch worldwide.
Notable locations: Reserve Jongno Tower, The Bukhansan (mountain-view), Seoul Wave (floating on Han River), Gyeongju Daereungwon (Silla dynasty heritage).
Siren Order mobile ordering works with international credit cards.
English menus at most Seoul locations.
Nearest Locations for Tourists
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