concept   stairs
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, stairs are associated with shoe removal for cleanliness and respect.
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1 staircase South Korea In many traditional homes, it is customary to remove shoes before ascending or descending a staircase 1
2 stairs Korea Symbolize hierarchy and are often used for formal entrances in traditional architecture 1
3 stairs South Korea Less common compared to elevators, especially in modern buildings 1
4 stairs South Korea Removing shoes before using stairs is a common practice to keep the floors clean 1
5 stairs South Korea Considered disrespectful to step on the top step, as it is seen as entering the sacred space of the upper level. 1
6 stairs down South Korea Common in some buildings, but using elevators is also prevalent 1
7 stairs down South Korea Considered bad luck to have stairs going down directly from the front door 1
8 stairway Korea Stairways are usually kept bare without carpeting, and handrails are less common in homes. 1
9 stairwell South Korea Stairwells in residential buildings are often equipped with slippers or indoor shoes for use when going up and down the stairs. 1
10 stairwell South Korea Stairwells may also be considered as emergency shelter spaces during earthquakes and other disasters, and are carefully designed for this purpose. 1