sarangbang

Also known as Sarangchae

A () is a section of a Korean traditional house () that is generally reserved for men and guests. It can be composed of a number of rooms and elements, including notably the '''''' (). In smaller homes, the may just consist of a single , in which case they are one and the same.

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A () is a section of a Korean traditional house () that is generally reserved for men and guests. It can be composed of a number of rooms and elements, including notably the '''' (). In smaller homes, the may just consist of a single , in which case they are one and the same.

The and anbang are the female-oriented counterparts. They are more private sections of the house exclusive to women (and prohibited to especially male guests), from which they cook, store precious items away from guests, and manage the household.

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