Woon-ji explains slippers

Several folks asked about the slippers, so I thought I’d get a Korean to explain.

Woon-ji was wonderful enough to stop by this morning and give a quick explanation of slipper use (in between packing for school and getting her visa… nothing big… ).

I had hoped that there was an ancient story involving a king tripping over his shoes causing horrible disfigurement, which sent the kingdom into a rapid spiral causing everyone to start wearing slippers inside… but it does appear that the main reason is simple cleanliness.

Be sure to watch the video…

Thanks Woon-ji and have fun at Michigan State!

~ by Adam Nicholson on August 21, 2009.