Why Many Koreans Use Electric Heating Pads in Winter
- Mar 14
- 1 min read
겨울이 되면 많은 한국인들이 ‘이것’을 써요.
When winter comes, many Koreans use THIS.
그것은 바로... 전기장판이에요!
And that item is…. an electric heating pad!
한국은 겨울에 많이 추워요. 그래서 두꺼운 이불을 덮어도 추울 때가 많아요.
Winters in Korea get really cold, so even a thick blanket often isn’t enough.
저도 전기장판을 쓰는데요. 온도 조절을 할 수 있어서 좋아요.
I use a heating pad too. I love that you can control the temperature.
Today's Korean Vocabulary
단계: level
취침: sleep (mode)
저온: low heat
한 번 누르면 ON: ON if you press once
길게 누르면 OFF: OFF if you press and hold
위 사진의 전기장판은 새로 산 거예요. 예전 전기장판이 너무 오래되어서 온도 조절기가 고장 났어요.
The heating pad in the picture above is a new one. My old one was so old that the temperature controller stopped working.
장판이 너무 뜨거워져서 등과 엉덩이가 타는 줄 알았어요.
It got so hot I thought my back and butt were going to burn.
오징어구이가 되는 줄 알았어요. 😱 😱 😱
I honestly thought I was turning into grilled squid.
참고로, 버터구이 오징어는 정말 맛있어요. ㅎㅎ 한국에 오면 꼭 드셔 보세요!
By the way, butter-grilled squid is very good. If you come to Korea, make sure to try it!
Written by Saehee Um
Saehee Um is the creator of ToonToon Korean and the author of illustrated novels for Korean learners. Her books combine binge-worthy storytelling, real-life dialogue, and cultural insights to make learning Korean engaging and fun.
She writes Korean learning novels presented in a K-drama-style script, helping learners improve their Korean through dramatic stories and immersive dialogue.
