South Koreans revel in ‘World Cup brunch’ as time difference sees beers swapped for breakfast

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Crowds gather around big screen in Seoul with commuters and schoolchildren alike ditching their daily routine to back the Red DevilsBy 9am on Friday, the morning commute in central Seoul looked different. The usual tide of suits and briefcases was broken by a sea of red shirts and red scarves, worn by thousands who had come out to cheer on the national team.Scattered around, people clutched coffees, bottled teas, and pastries. Families had mats spread for a picnic. Nobody looked as if they were thinking about work. Continue reading...