Evolution of Korean 'bang' culture
Don?t jump to conclusions over the word just yet. After all, in Korean, ?bang? (pronounced BAH-ng) simply means "a room."
However, it is true that suggesting a visit to a bang to any young Seoulite will lead to a smirk or perhaps a slap on the face.
The fact is, most of the specialized rooms that make up Korea?s bang culture suggest something like the similar-sounding English slang. And as bangs are open 24 hours a day, they are a popular destination for young couples seeking privacy.
Even the bare-bones description of the more recent crop of bangs is enough to draw suspicion.
Source: http://rss.cnngo.com/~r/cnngo/~3/77E7H07Ws7Y/evolution-korean-bang-culture-937553
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