Tim Hortons opens sixth store in S.Korea

Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons opened its sixth store in K-Twin Towers in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, South Korea, according to the company on Tuesday. 

Gwanghwamun is considered one of the top three core business districts in Seoul, along with Gangnam and Yeouido. 

K-Twin Towers, where the sixth Tim Hortons is located, is one of the major office buildings in Gwanghwamun.

Since late last year, Tim Hortons has been expanding its stores starting with the Sinnonhyeon Station branch, followed by stores in Seolleung Station, Sungnyemun Grand Central, Seoul National University Station, and Seohyun Bundang.

Tim Hortons aims to increase the number of stores in Korea to 150 in five years.

Write to Hyeong-Ju Oh at ohj@hankyung.com