Portrait of Son Soko
i. Biography
Son Soko is the founder and bartender-owner of Soko in Seoul, a role he has held since 2017. Prior to establishing the bar, he worked across multiple locations of Coffee Bar K in the city. His earlier roles include serving as chief bartender at Coffee Bar K Hannam and assistant bartender at Coffee Bar K Cheongdam.
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When did Son Soko establish Soko?
Son Soko became the bartender-owner of Soko in Seoul in 2017.
Where did Son Soko work before opening Soko?
Before opening Soko, he worked at Coffee Bar K in Seoul, including positions at the Hannam and Cheongdam branches.
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