Food Preparation and Cooking Appliances:

1. How does the rice cooker's role in Korean culture compare to the toaster's importance in the West?

2. What influences in Korean cuisine shape the need for specific kitchen appliances absent in Western cooking traditions?

Bathroom and Personal Care Devices:

1. How do Korean hairdryers differ in daily routines compared to the use of clothes irons in the West?

2. What structural factors influence use of Korean bathrooms versus Western homes?

Home Environment and Climate Control:

1. What's the difference in reliance on air purifiers in Korean homes versus air conditioners in Western households?

2. How do Korean and Western lifestyles and house construction impact the need and usage of evaporative coolers and heaters in homes and public buildings?

Electronic Devices and Appliances:

1. How do intercoms and buzzers vary in significance in Korean apartments compared to doorbells and security systems in the West?

2. What cultural influences/room design preferences affect use of vacuum cleaners in Western versus Korean living spaces?

Social and Cooking Gatherings:

1. How do communal aspects in Korean culture influence the importance of specific cooking appliances, utensils and dishes in the West?

2. What role do hotplates play in social gatherings and meal traditions in both Korean and Western cultures?

Living Space and Furniture:

1. How do Korean home layouts differ from Western homes, affecting the use and importance of items like lamps, stoves, or kitchen hoods?

2. What would [have you found] are the main differences in furniture layouts and apartment design in a Korean versus Western apartment?