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Indian Creator Discovers Unique Shoe-Cleaning Tech in South Korea
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News18•09-10-2026, 16:20
Indian Creator Discovers Unique Shoe-Cleaning Tech in South Korea
- •Indian travel content creator Aakanksha Monga shared a viral video discovering an unusual subway feature in Seoul, South Korea.
- •She noticed small floor plates with holes that use suction to clean dust and dirt from shoes as people walk over them.
- •Monga praised South Korea for its incredible attention to detail and focus on everyday cleanliness and convenience.
- •The Instagram video sparked widespread reactions, with users marveling at the clever design while others noted similar features exist elsewhere.
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Indian travel content creator Aakanksha Monga discovered small floor plates with holes at a subway station in Seoul that feature suction technology to clean dust and dirt from shoes as people walk over them.
The fixtures utilize continuous suction through small holes on the floor plates to remove dust and dirt collected on shoes throughout the day as individuals walk across them.
Social media users praised South Korea's attention to detail, while one commenter noted that similar ventilation and cleaning facilities can also be found in Delhi metros in India.
