Korea Era editorial · 2026-10-12

Check a laundry machine’s instructions before starting it

Read the current price, payment method, detergent arrangements and cycle instructions at the venue. Separate items according to their care labels and keep time for collection. Do not assume that a machine will include detergent or accept the payment method used elsewhere.

Entrance and reception lobby of a hotel in Seoul — Reference photograph, not evidence of current service or conditions.
Image credit: Bonnielou2013 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized