Visiting Korea··4 min
Korean Jjimjilbang (Sauna): Do You Really Have to Take Everything Off? — A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors
From the shoe cabinet key to the sheep-head towel, pinpointing every source of anxiety
In Korean jjimjilbangs (saunas), the only area where you must be fully naked is the gender-segregated bathing area; everywhere else, you wear sauna robes—we’ve summarized the six-step process for using the facility, from the shoe locker to the sleeping area, along with fees and etiquette, in a table.