Korean cleaning robot based on artificial intelligence (ChatGPT)

By Kim Hyelin

The country's culture of cleanliness has gained global attention as a lifestyle that goes beyond personal hygiene by utilizing state-of-the-art technologies like artificial intelligence.

The British tabloid Daily Mail called Korea "one of the cleanest countries in the world" in an April 8 story on the nation's culture of hygiene and cutting-edge cleaning appliances.

The report said strict hygiene standards are part of everyday life in Korea, as "even food and drink is banned from some public transport, and strict anti-littering laws with heavy fines remain in place."

"So it's no wonder that homes in South Korea are filled with incredible cleaning tech," it added.

"A quick scroll through social media shows locals sharing their impressive gadgets, which include a (USD) 599 shoe cabinet that eradicates bacteria and unpleasant smells with its smart technology, under the hashtag Korean cleaning," the article said.

It also mentioned that UV knife and cutting board sterilizers, fruit and vegetable washer machines, and cordless dust mite removers have impressed people abroad.

Korea's culture of hygiene did not happen overnight, it said, quoting The Korea Times as saying "Pollution and unhygienic conditions were rampant in the 1950s.'"

"But eventually, huge fines were imposed for littering and throwing away rubbish that wasn't separated into recycling, and schooling involved changing the culture of the people towards cleanliness," it added.

kimhyelin211@korea.kr