A 'Goodwill Outing' for Coffee... Starbucks Unveils Mobile Trailer 'Seubeokcha'

First Unveiling at Yeouido Hangang Park on Earth Day, April 22
Coffee Giveaway for the First 500 Customers with Personal Cups

Starbucks Korea announced on April 22 that it is launching a mobile coffee trailer called 'Seubeokcha'. This trailer was designed to travel directly to remote islands, mountainous areas, and disaster or emergency sites where store visits are difficult, in order to provide coffee. This marks the company's first attempt to extend the store-centered customer experience to outside locations.

'Seubeokcha' is a non-motorized trailer measuring 6 meters in length, 2.3 meters in width, and 2.7 meters in height. Its simple cylindrical cabin structure features Starbucks' signature green and white colors. Inside, it is equipped with an espresso machine and refrigeration and freezing facilities, enabling it to maintain the same coffee quality as a standard store.

Mobile coffee trailer 'Seubakcha'. Provided by Starbucks Korea.

The name was selected through an employee contest, with a competition rate of about 300 to 1. According to Starbucks, the name combines the meaning of 'Starbucks vehicle' with the Korean word for 'overflowing with emotion', symbolizing the joy and inspiration delivered through coffee.

On April 22, to mark Earth Day, Starbucks will unveil the trailer for the first time at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. that day, the first 500 customers who bring their own cup will receive iced brewed coffee. The event aims to promote a culture of environmentally friendly practices in everyday life.

On April 29, the trailer will visit a military base in the Ganghwa Island region to serve coffee and snacks to Marine Corps personnel, and it is also scheduled to operate at a professional baseball event in early May. In addition, it will be used for the 'Hero Program', which supports public safety workers such as soldiers, firefighters, and police officers.

Starbucks plans to accept submissions via a dedicated email and hold events in collaboration with local communities. Based on these stories, the company intends to expand customized social contribution activities by visiting places in need of support.

Jeonghyeon Son, CEO of Starbucks Korea, stated, "'Seubeokcha' was designed to reach islands, mountainous areas, disaster sites, and communities that need the warmth of a Starbucks coffee, where experiencing Starbucks was once difficult. It will serve as a catalyst to deliver new experiences and joy from Starbucks, traveling to every corner of the country."

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