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Mogyoktang

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard about mogyoktang? It's a special kind of bath, but not like the one you take at home.

Mogyoktang is a traditional Korean bathhouse where people go to relax and clean themselves. It's a bit like a spa, but it's not just for grown-ups. Families and friends can also go to mogyoktang together to have fun.

When you get to a mogyoktang, you will see a big room with lots of different pools filled with hot and cold water. These pools are called "tubs." Each tub has a different temperature and purpose. Some are very hot and some are cooler. There might be one filled with water that has different herbs in it to make you feel relaxed.

To use a mogyoktang, you need to take off all your clothes (don't worry, everyone else does too) and wash yourself with soap and water. Then, you can go into any of the tubs you like. It's important to remember to go from the cooler tubs to the hotter ones slowly so your body can get used to the temperatures.

In addition to the tubs, mogyoktang also has many other facilities like saunas, steam rooms, and even massages! Some mogyoktangs have restaurants where you can eat traditional Korean food, too.

Overall, mogyoktang is a really fun and relaxing place to go where you can clean yourself and have a good time with friends and family.
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