| Description: | A Thai massage session takes about 60-90 minutes. A typical basic massage session in South Korea would cost between 30,000 Won to 80,000 Won for an hour, and for an oil massage, one can pay as much as 60,000 to 110,000 Won per hour. Cash discounts are sometimes available, and people can receive as much as a 10% discount for a massage session, with a more discount percentage if you are lucky enough to be an early bird. Most Korean spas offer a 24-hour (round-the-clock) service, and you can take a nap or pass the night there, provided you don’t make it a frequent act or see it as your newfound accommodation. English language is a luxury and should not be expected. This is because most of the masseuses are from Spain or Thailand and might not know how to communicate in English or local Korean. Nevertheless, Google Translate and Papago are communication apps that can be used to handle language challenges. Also, the menu options come in English, so your language worries are handled. Go with a partner. If you feel awkward about the whole experience, go with a partner. Some spa centers have couple rooms where people can have a massage session together with their spouse, siblings, friend, or partner. Most massage spas might allow you to wear special clothes provided for the massage session. These are usually a T-shirt and a pair of loose shorts or a zippered shirt with a back zip that can be unzipped for oil massages on the back. A pair of slippers are also provided at the door, which everyone is expected to change into. |
