South Korea's traditional low table "soban" may usher in a big boom

As of 00:00 on February 5, 2021 , South Korea had 370 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with a total of 80,131 confirmed cases , 11 new deaths , and a total of 1,459 deaths . In recent days, the number of new cases per day has rebounded again.

South Koreans are now worried that the epidemic in South Korea will become more serious in March and April because the Lunar New Year holiday is approaching and the mutant virus continues to spread in the country . South Korea currently has 34 cases of infection with three mutant viruses (23 in the UK, 6 in South Africa, and 5 in Brazil). It is reported that the mutant viruses in the UK and South Africa have increased their transmission capacity by about 1.5 times.

The epidemic has changed people's lifestyles. Everyone is accustomed to maintaining social distance, leading to the rise of contactless services. According to the Korean National Statistical Office, online shopping transaction volume in 2020 exceeded 160 trillion won (about 92.832 billion yuan).

During the pandemic, people spend more time at home and choose to eat three meals a day at home. As one of the traditional Korean furniture , the dining table is very popular. In addition, people's pursuit of taste continues to increase, and the sales of condiments have maintained a steady growth.

In Korea, there is a traditional low table called soban . As a piece of kitchen furniture, it has been an indispensable part of dining culture since ancient times. Now it is very common for the whole family to sit at the dining table to eat together. It is used frequently and people need to sit cross-legged or kneel when using it.

The size of soban is relatively small and it is easy to move and lift because most of them are made of lightweight materials. The most suitable wood for making soban is ginkgo wood, pine wood, etc., because the wood is light and resistant to moisture.

The style of soban is generally simple, elegant , and practical, with the characteristics of traditional furniture . Its shape is artistic and its charm is outstanding , so it has been used until the present day.

Now that the epidemic is not over and people's lifestyles have not returned to their original state, the demand for "soban", a traditional Korean low table, continues to rise. When selecting products, sellers can choose traditional soban , whose shape and texture reveal the beauty of nature, or they can choose soban that combines traditional appearance with modern design . Such designs are innovative and highlight the beauty of modern art.

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