A social media post showing a cafe charging 2,000 won ($1.35) for restroom use without a purchase has sparked heated debate online in South Korea. The image featured a screenshot of a self-order kiosk displaying a menu item reading “restroom use without ordering,” priced at 2,000 won per person, per visit. The post also drew mixed reactions in an online community for small-business owners. One user said the fee was understandable, writing that many people come in just to use the restroom without buying anything and sometimes leave it in a filthy condition. From a cafe owner’s perspective, the commenter said, such behavior can seem brazenly inconsiderate. Others were less sympathetic. Another commenter called the fee excessive and said it came off as “cold-hearted.” One cafe owner also shared the challenges of managing restrooms at a business located in an area popular with tourists. “It is a big burden because people often throw away regular trash or even leave full garbage bags in the restroom,” the owner wrote. The owner said a password system was added to the restroom door