May 15, 2024 · Korea’s restrooms are a mixed bunch and include everything from high-tech heated toilet seats to traditional squat toilets that might make some people uncomfortable. This article covers all there is to know about going to the toilet in Korea, what to watch out for in public restrooms, and lots more.

A squat toilet (or squatting toilet) is a toilet used by squatting, rather than sitting. This means that the posture for defecation and for female urination is to place one foot on each side of the toilet drain or hole and to squat over it.

Oct 18, 2022 · Korea’s public restrooms are typically divided into free public toilets and paid public toilets. You can find free public toilets in the following places: stations, around large and national parks, malls, sports facilities, some restaurants, schools, beaches, water parks, and cultural sites.

Apr 21, 2023 · This article explores the unique design of toilets in Korea, which are located flush with the ground and require users to squat over them. The history and cultural significance of Korean toilets are discussed, as well as the benefits and challenges associated with their use.

Squatter toilets—porcelain holes in the ground—can still be found in older or more traditional areas and in subway stations, there are usually 1 or 2 in the row of many many other more standard seaters.

Nov 14, 2011 · Ok, as an American who will be traveling to South Korea (the southeastern portion of the country), I've heard some stories about toilets in South Korea. So far, it seems that roughly half of public toilets are squatters. But what about toilets in …

Apr 15, 2014 · If you can’t find a toilet, here’s how to ask for the bathroom in Korean: Hwa-jahng-shil-ee uh-dee-eh-yo? 화장실이 어디에요? Types of Toilets. There are three types of toilets in Korea: “western” toilets (just a normal toilet to you and me), bidets and the squat toilet.

Mar 4, 2019 · South Korean toilets are traditionally in-ground, squat toilets. Stalls with westernized toilets may include warnings against stepping on the toilet seat.

Feb 1, 2024 · If you walk into a public restroom in South Korea and see a big roll of toilet paper near the entrance, you’d be wise to grab a handful: sometimes Korean public restrooms don’t have toilet paper in the stalls. Many an unfortunate tourist has had to discover this the hard way…

May 15, 2024 · Planning to travel to Korea soon and concerned about what Korean public toilets are like? Stuck in Seoul and need to find a restroom, but not sure where to go? Want to know why Korean toilets have metal bins in them and how two Olympics changed Korean toilet culture in very different ways?