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Six Things To Help You Survive Korean Winters

Learn From Koreans The Ways To Stay Warm During The Winter Months!

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Kobayashi Nana
3 years ago

Koreans know how to stay both warm and fashionable during winter!Instagram @ vousmevoyez

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!

TWICE members all wearing black long padding coats.topstarnews


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! 

Korean knitted ear warmers. Ear warmers that are both cute and warm!cheezesalt


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.


Ondol, Korean floor heating system keep houses warm in the winter.


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. 

hot & hot, the famous hand warmers that last up to 20 hours in koreahotnhot


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.

array of street foods at an outdoor stall in south korea


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!

Taking a scoop of yuja cha or yuja tea, famous citron tea found in most cafes in Korea in the winter.


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!

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