Understanding Korean Culture: The No-Shoes Entry Custom

a visitor removing shoes at the lowered entrance of a korean apartment before stepping onto the wooden floor

If you have ever watched a K-drama, a Korean reality show, or visited a Korean friend’s house, you have likely noticed a recurring ritual. The moment characters step through the front door, they pause, slip off their shoes, and step onto the floor in their socks or barefoot. To many Westerners, where walking into a … Read more