[VIDEO] Inside a Seoul PC Bang, Where the Coffee Is Cheap and the Rigs Are Not
For this episode of Korean Next Door, we spent a day with Park Young-seo, a manager at a "PC bang," or internet cafe, in Seoul's Jongno District. When she graduated from high school and decided it was time to find a job, the PC bang was the first thing that came to mind — she had loved games since she was a kid, so the logic was airtight. At 22, she became a manager at the Red Force PC bang in…
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In a Seoul PC bang situated in the Jongno District, the manager Park Young-seo shared insights into her workplace. Having loved gaming since childhood, she chose to work at a PC bang after graduating from high school. The PC bang she manages, Red Force, is a joint venture between Nongshim and BNM Company. Over her 22-year career, Park has become accustomed to various aspects of her job, from the food offerings to the cutting-edge hardware available.
One notable observation is the extensive array of food items available at the PC bang, numbering around 100. Park herself is responsible for preparing and serving all of these items, highlighting the dedication of the staff. The second aspect that stands out is the quality of the gaming rigs. These rigs are among the best that can be purchased for consumers, yet they can be rented for less than $2 per hour.
This affordability is a result of South Korea's strategic investments in infrastructure following its economic collapse in the late 1990s. The government prioritized building a nationwide broadband network, which led to the country boasting some of the fastest internet speeds globally. This investment in technology has enabled PC bangs like Red Force to offer top-tier gaming experiences at a fraction of the cost.
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