The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden will open a new book cafe inside the center on Aug. 17, combining Korean literature with "fika," the Swedish daily ritual of taking a coffee or tea break, the center said. Beyond introducing Korean literature, the space will double as a reading lounge where visitors can read and relax freely, and will host a monthly "Book of the Month Pairing," introducing a Korean literary work along with a specially selected Korean tea. The center has signed a cooperation agreement with Kkotsaem Food to introduce Korean teas, including roasted black barley tea, to local audiences through the book pairing series. From the second half of 2027, the center plans to expand the cafe further by adding a showroom for the National Museum of Korea's "MU:DS" merchandise line, so that visitors can experience Korean literature, tea and cultural products together in one space. The opening ceremony will be attended by Korea's ambassador to Sweden, a former Swedish ambassador to Korea and figures from the Swedish publishing industry. The ceremony will be followed by congratulatory