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Beds are rarely seen in Korean homes. They all make beds on the floor. Why is this?

You rarely see beds in Korean homes. They are all made on the floor. This is because the traditional culture is different. We often see that in Korean TV dramas, there are very few photos of beds. They are basically tatami mats and floor beds. In fact, in addition to this cultural difference, there is another reason, which is that Koreans love cleanliness very much, because a room without a bed looks particularly spacious and bright. Moreover, after sleeping on this bed, you can fold up the quilt and put it in the cabinet. , and then, the space saved can also be used for eating, playing games, etc.

We can see from the TV series that in fact, Korean TV series are very particular about the decoration of the physical environment and the cleanliness of the food. This also makes many Korean drama viewers yearn to go to South Korea. But in fact, according to the degree of development, China is developing very rapidly, and to a certain extent, we are actually very honored and happy to be in China. Because we can eat whatever we want and use whatever we want, but it is extremely difficult to eat a barbecue or mutton kebab in Korea.

We saw them sleeping on the floor, but it actually didn’t feel as comfortable as a bed. But sleeping on the ground also has an advantage, that is, it is relatively hard, because doctors have said that sleeping on hard things is better for the human body, and it can strengthen the body's cervical vertebrae. Therefore, doctors generally advise against sleeping on soft beds.

Another most important reason is that Koreans are very thrifty. They think buying a bed is a waste, and sleeping on the ground can also solve part of the cost of life. So people have been sleeping on the ground since ancient times. You may find that many young people in Korea now buy beds, but most people still retain the traditional style of sleeping on the floor at home.