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Why Koreans Love Heated Floors More Than Heaters

Posted on January 12, 2026 by easykorean

Korean homes stay warm from the ground up. Instead of heating air, floors are heated, keeping feet and bodies comfortable during long winters. People sit, eat, and even sleep on the floor, so warmth from below feels natural. This system is quiet, evenly heats rooms, and avoids dry air.

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Posted in About Korea | Tagged ancient-heating-systems, floor-heating, floor-system, heated floor, Korean-culture, on-dol, thermal-comfort, traditional-architecture, traditional-heating, winter-heating

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