The economic slowdown tempts South Korean young people to play with machines

2021-12-06 18:19:11 By : Mr. Tommy Peng

In a corner of a bustling street in Hongdae District, Seoul, popular with young people, Li Chunhan, an office worker in his 30s, has his face stuck to the glass of a coin-operated claw machine. For about $1, Lee can lower his paw twice to try to grab prizes such as soft toys, key chains or cheap watches. After three failed attempts, his skills paid off and he grabbed a Pokemon doll.