DestinationsFour cool coffeehouses in the city's trendiest neighborhoodsLocated in Seoul's Mangwon-dong neighborhood, HHSS is a quiet, minimalist cafe with a homey vibe, enhanced by the languid presence of the resident cat. (All photos by David D. Lee)DAVID D. LEEJune 28, 2025 07:10 JSTSEOUL -- In South Korea, where homes are rarely used for social gatherings, cafes offer more than just caffeine -- they serve as go-to spots for meeting friends, blind dates, group studies and other social activities.