A room cafe in Daejeon investigated by the police on Tuesday [DAEJEON METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY] “Room cafes,” often referred to as “multi rooms,” are becoming a problem among teens in Korea. Room cafes refer to businesses that are disguised as cafes that offer snacks and drinks, but have spacious private rooms equipped with televisions and mattresses. These facilities were initially intended to provide a space for people to fully rest, but as these rooms have beds and even locks installed, they have become a cheap hotel for many. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family requested local authorities to crack down on room cafes last week as teenagers should be banned from using or working at such facilities, according to the Youth Protection Act, arguing that the establishments are closed spaces that could induce physical contact and sexual arousal. The hallway of a room cafe in Daejeon that was inspected by the police on Tuesday [DAEJEON METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY] … [Read more...] about Room cafes blamed for corrupting teen morals