2/4 Talk about public baths in Korea.

There are several different types of public baths in Korea.
* public bath: 공중 목욕탕
ex> The concept of public baths is not familiar to most Westerners.

You can think of a 찜질방 as a Korean-style mega-sauna.
* mega-sauna: 대형 사우나
ex> Some people think of hoursework as a big hassle.

The bathing areas are split up by sex.
ex> The dormitory floors were split up by sex.

There's also a common area open to both sexes to mingle and socialize.
* mingle: 섞여서 어울리다.
ex> I like to mingle with my friends after work.

You can kick back and enjoy a good TV show or movie as well.
* kick back: 편히 쉬다.

The beauty of these establishments is that many places are open around the clock.
* around the clock: 24시간 내내
ex> Convenience stores are open around the clock.

@ You're beating a dead horse.  전혀 무의미 한 짓이야.

1. You can easily find public baths in Korea.
2. Mega-saunas are very popular among young people as well.
3. I'm not good at socializing with people.
4. He works around the clocks these days.