Are you all staying warm this winter? In South Korea, a cold spell has gripped the country, with temperatures dropping to record lows.
Let’s have a look at some hot items that Koreans use to endure the freezing winters.
LONG PADDING COATS
If you have been to South Korea in the winter, you have probably noticed the “long padding” coat trend.
Wherever you go in South Korea in the winter, streets will be full of people wearing these coats. Keeping you warm down to your ankles, it's the perfect item to survive the freezing Korean winter!
KNITTED EAR WARMERS
Knitted ear warmers are very popular in South Korea these days. Both fashionable and warm, they are especially trendy among Korean girls. Anyone will look adorable with these covering their ears.
If you are in to Korean fashion, you should definitely look for some cute knitted ear warmers this winter!
ONDOL FLOOR HEATING
The floor heating system in Korea is called Ondol (온돌) and can be found in most houses and apartments in South Korea.
Outdoor temperatures may drop to minus 15 degrees celcius, but you can still walk around in a T-shirt indoors thanks to this clever heating system.
HOT & HOT HAND WARMERS
The most popular hand warmer brand in South Korea is Hot & Hot. Offering up to 20 hours of heat, this is a must-have item for those of us suffering from poor circulation.
Hand warmers are also a must for Korean soldiers on night duty during the winter, as can be seen on the design below.
STREET STALLS
Winter is perhaps the best time to experience Korean street food.
Eomuk fish cakes, tteok-bokki, hotteok and so many more! Street stalls will offer plenty of tasty options to both warm and fill you up.
YUJA-CHA
When it comes to drinks to enjoy in the winter, yuja-cha (유자차 · citron tea) is king.
The sweet and sour yuja lemon tea offers vitamins and other healthy stuff, and can be found in most cafés during winter months!
In this blog we have listed some things that Koreans employ to make the cold winter months more sufferable. Wherever you might be, we hope that you stay warm and healthy this winter!
