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#102 ๐๏ธ ํ์! Feng Shui ยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
Ep. 102
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Sometimes a simple room rearrangement is all you need to breathe new life into a familiar space! Sunyoung recently reshuffled her furniture, leading us into a fascinating chat about ํ์ (pung-su / Feng Shui) and apartment hunting. What do Koreans look for when choosing a home that Westerners completely overlook? From natural lighting to the direction of your head when you're sleeping, we break down the unspoken rules of finding a great place to live. Tune in for all the apartment-hunting insights!
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