In Korea, ondol-style heated floors has become a luxury I've thoroughly enjoyed. The Bronze Age tradition started in North Korea and continues now in restaurants, my apartment and motel rooms like the one I shared with my friend Carol on our Gyeongju trip. Many Koreans still sleep and eat on the floor, so it makes perfect sense that it's heated. (Gas or electric heat replace firewood, rice patty straw and dung for heat fuel now)Carol and I lucked out, as this room is designed for four people. As you can see, it's pretty low maintenance for the motel owners, as we just spread out our provided bedding on the floor as needed.
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