"Those Over 60, Please Do Not Come"... Emergence of 'No Senior Zone'

"Cafe Posts 'No Entry for Those Over 60'
"From Child Hatred to Elder Hatred" Public Outrage Spreads

In Jeju, where an ordinance banning the designation of child-restricted establishments, so-called 'No Kids Zone,' has sparked controversy, a 'No Senior Zone' cafe has emerged, causing online debate.

On the morning of the 8th, an internet community called TheQ posted a photo titled 'No Senior Zone,' which has angered netizens.

On the morning of the 8th, a photo titled 'No Senior Zone' posted on the online community TheQ has sparked outrage among netizens. [Photo source=Online community 'TheQ']

In the photo, under the phrase 'No Senior Zone,' there is an additional note stating 'Entry restricted for seniors aged 60 and above.' In contrast, right next to this phrase, there is a sticker that says 'Guide dogs are welcome.'

The person who posted the photo wrote, "For reference, this place is a small one-room coffee shop with hardly any seating and is located in a quiet residential area," adding, "I don't know the circumstances, but I'm scared that my parents might see this as they pass by."

Netizens who saw the photo are also very angry. They responded with comments such as, "After hating children, now they hate the elderly too," "I knew this would happen when people supported No Kids Zones. There will be more of these now," and "Does the owner never age? There is no justifiable reason for discrimination."

In particular, one netizen criticized the cafe after seeing the guide dog welcome sticker next to the phrase, saying, "They welcome guide dogs but not seniors; dogs are more welcome than people."

On the other hand, some netizens expressed a neutral stance, saying, "We should also hear the store owner's side of the story."

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