What 'cagongjok' reveal about Korean culture, psyche

[The Korea Herald No Kyung-min] (전략) According to a 2021 survey conducted by Hankook Research, 29 percent of the 1,000 respondents had engaged in solitary tasks at cafes in the past year. Notably, 60 percent of those in their 20s reported taking part in the "cagong" experience. 

When asked about their reasons for studying at cafes, nearly half of the respondents mentioned a lack of alternative places to go, while a majority of those in their 20s expressed a fondness for the relaxed ambiance and the availability of snacks and beverages. 

Considering that 48 percent of the respondents claimed to have spent less time studying and working at cafes compared to pre-pandemic times, it is expected that the number of "cagongjok" has increased following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. (후략) 

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