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Feb 16, 2026 News

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How to Get Compensation for Damaged Hanbok

1You can receive compensation if a laundry service damages your Hanbok.
2Payouts are calculated based on purchase price and usage duration.
3Always inspect items beforehand and keep your purchase receipts.

📖 Easy Explanation

🔍 Background

Many people experience distress when precious Hanbok worn for special occasions like weddings is damaged or discolored by laundry services.

📌 Key Points

If a cleaner is responsible for damage, you can claim the 'residual value'—the original price minus depreciation. The Korea Consumer Agency provides assistance if the cleaner refuses responsibility.

💡 Why It Matters

When dropping off expensive Hanbok, inspect it with the owner, keep original receipts or price tags, and always retain the laundry service slip for protection.

📚 Glossary

잔존가 (Janjonga)Residual value; the remaining value of an item after a period of use
내용연수 (Naeyong-yeonsu)Useful life; the expected duration an item can be used normally
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