Inside Seoul’s world of multimillion-won coffee

For most people, a cup of coffee is a daily indulgence that costs less than 7,000 won ($5.27). For a select few, however, it can be a luxury experience worth as much as 3.5 million won, built around exceptionally rare beans and meticulously tailored brewing methods. Gongkhan 21, a specialty coffee house in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district, is drawing attention for its high-end coffee. Its omakase menu offers customers the opportunity to sample rare coffees sourced from some of the world’s most