Korean Daily Life

Old Korean Household Tools and the Culture of the Home

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Old household tools are not just objects from the past. At first, they may look unfamiliar to modern readers. Today, many daily tasks are handled by rice cookers, washing machines, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and other electric appliances. In the past, however, much of Korean home life depended on hands, repeated movement and simple tools. That … Read more

The Neighbourhood Pharmacy in Korean Daily Life

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After spending time in Korea, many visitors begin to notice the small pharmacies on ordinary streets. They may stand near clinics, apartment complexes, subway stations, bus stops, markets or quiet residential corners. Some are easy to miss. They do not always look like large drugstore chains. They may be small, practical and closely connected to … Read more