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■ The world was crazy about Ondol. In Europe, where convection heating methods were traditionally used, half of the new buildings in Germany, Switzerland, and Denmark are adopting underfloor heating, or Ondol. In addition, large buildings such as the Opera House, a famous landmark in Copenhagen, are installing underfloor heating and using the underfloor heating system to provide cooling. In China, which is part of the same Chinese cultural sphere but has no tradition of Ondol, the warm and comfortable Ondol is emerging as a symbol of wealth, creating a new Korean Wave. ■ Why is the world paying attention to Ondol? Then why are people around the world accepting Ondol, which does not fit their traditions or lifestyles at all? The reason is that Ondol is the most ideal heating method... Ondol is not only more energy-saving than convection heating, but it is also good for your health. In particular, as the health aspects of Ondol are being discovered, Ondol called 'Yukadambo' is rapidly spreading in Japan as well. ■ Ondol, evolving. The number of Ondol installations in non-residential large buildings such as offices and schools is increasing, and the principle of floor heating is being applied to solve problems such as melting snow on the floor and noise between floors in apartments. Now, Ondol is not just a unique lifestyle culture of the Korean people, but is evolving into a heating method for people all over the world. ※ This video is [KBS Special - Ondol, Warming the World] aired on February 18, 2007. #Ondol #Heating #FloorHeating