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In a recent endeavor, part-timer 이아무개 (43) marveled at vintage coffee extraction machinery at the International Coffee Museum, which recently opened within the mixed-use cultural platform, 동구문화플랫폼, in the 좌천동 neighborhood of 부산동구. The museum, housed in the former 부산진역사 building, features an impressive collection of over 2,000 rare coffee extraction tools. 이아무개 expressed delight at the museum, which showcases coffee-related technology across different time periods.

The International Coffee Museum was established in 2022, occupying 297.32㎡ of the mixed-use cultural platform, following the need for a proper coffee museum in the region. The museum was built using a combination of public donations and contributions from coffee aficionados. Prior to its establishment, the 부산진역사 building had been neglected for 17 years due to the construction of the KTX line.

Since opening, 763,000 visitors have been drawn to the museum, which is set to close at the end of this year as the 부산해상국제상사법원 임시청사 will take over the space. The building will then be remodeled to accommodate the 2028 opening of the new 부산해상국제상사법원.

Public sentiment calls for proactive support from the government and 부산시 to ensure the museum continues to thrive. 이상곤 (Professor of Business Administration at 부산경상대), and 이지후 (Chair of 시민공감, an advocacy group) both emphasized the importance of establishing a task force and proceeding with the next round of public bidding to ensure the museum's continued existence and growth.