Taebaek, Gangwon, South Korea
Into Cats
Into Cats is a rescue cat cafe in Sodo-dong, Taebaek, on the main road towards Taebaeksan National Park, with its own car park. It is run by a brother and sister who rescue and care for cats with difficult backgrounds, and around 80 rescued cats live here, including a three-legged cat and a few cats that have become well known on Instagram. Many of the cats are relaxed with visitors and will settle on a lap, although some are more aloof, and the cafe suits patient visitors, including families with children, who are happy to let the cats come to them. It opens from 1 pm to 9 pm, Thursday to Sunday, with a break in the late afternoon, and is closed Monday to Wednesday.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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