I don’t tell my team, "I’m going to get coffee." I tell them, "I’m going to a cafe."
In English, it’s a subtle distinction. But in Seoul, these are two entirely different mental states. "I'm going to get coffee." (커피 마시러 간다) is a transaction for a beverage. "I'm going to a cafe" (카페에 간다) is a strategic move to secure a destination. It’s about leasing a workspace, a meeting room, or a sanctuary for the next few hours.
