| Description: | A massage session is one of the most popular and integral parts of South Korean culture as it is highly believed to be of great benefit to their health and general well-being, and it is also a way of relaxing their bodies. One can never go wrong with a body massage, especially in South Korea, which is popular for its beauty and appearance and is also the world's beauty capital. Having a traditional South Korean bath or spa session is a wish list for almost every foreigner who finds his way into South Korea in recent times, unlike a few years back when massage was viewed as a negative activity associated with illegal sexual service providers or as a treatment best reserved for the rich and elite class amongst them. Currently, having a massage in South Korea is an accepted health service. It has grown to become one of the most encouraged and welcomed ways of relieving stress and body pain for people who have an interest in a sedentary lifestyle and can afford the service. Due to this growing trend in massage services, massage shops and spas have become rampant, and they can easily be spotted on the streets of Seoul, South Korea, and other urban cities, delivering services such as foot to aroma, acupuncture, and Thai massage. The estimated number of massage shops in South Korea is 50,000, and over 300,000 people are gainfully employed in the industry. This article is an overall guide to all you need to know about getting a body massage in a South Korean spa. The different types of massage offered, what to do when you visit a Korean spa, and a list of popular massage spas in South Korea. Koreans go all out when they want to take care of themselves, and different massage styles are uniquely tailored to suit the needs of everyone while integrating styles from other traditions. |