Starbucks customer sparks debate in Korea after charging electric unicycle inside cafe

A photo of a Starbucks customer with an electric unicycle plugged into a store outlet has spread online, sparking debate over safety and cafe etiquette. On Nov. 19, an online post on the community site Bobae Dream titled “Electric unicycle spotted at Starbucks, where does charging end?” included a photo taken inside a Starbucks store. The image shows an electric unicycle charger connected to a power outlet installed beneath a window seat. The poster said, “How far does charging at Starbucks go?” adding that “charging an electric unicycle indoors looks very dangerous.” Online users are divided. Those critical of the act say, “Electricity in cafes is offered as a convenience for phones and laptops, not for charging personal transportation devices,” and call it “a typical case of mistaking goodwill for a right.” Others worry that “this could lead to people charging electric bicycles or even electric cars next,” raising concerns about the safety risks of charging large batteries indoors. Some users, however, say the criticism is premature. One commenter asked, “WhaWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times