Korean Phrases You Can Use While Traveling in Korea

Here are simple and practical Korean phrases you can use during your trip. They are polite, easy to pronounce, and appropriate in most situations.

1. Basic Greetings

• 안녕하세요 (annyeong-haseyo) – Hello
• 안녕히 계세요 (annyeonghi gyeseyo) – Goodbye (you are leaving)
• 안녕히 가세요 (annyeonghi gaseyo) – Goodbye (the other person is leaving)

2. Polite Expressions

• 감사합니다 (gamsa-ham-ni-da) – Thank you
• 죄송합니다 (joe-song-ham-ni-da) – I’m sorry
• 괜찮아요 (gwaen-chan-a-yo) – It’s okay / No problem

3. Asking for Help

• 도와주세요 (do-wa-ju-se-yo) – Please help me
• 이거 어디예요? (i-geo eo-di-ye-yo?) – Where is this?
• 여기 어떻게 가요? (yeo-gi eo-tteo-ke ga-yo?) – How do I get here?

4. Shopping and Restaurants

• 이거 얼마예요? (i-geo eol-ma-ye-yo?) – How much is this?
• 추천해주세요 (chu-cheon-hae-ju-se-yo) – Please recommend something
• 물 좀 주세요 (mul jom ju-se-yo) – Water, please
• 영수증 주세요 (yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo) – Receipt, please

5. Transportation

• 여기 멈춰 주세요 (yeo-gi meom-chwo ju-se-yo) – Please stop here (taxi)
• 이곳으로 가 주세요 (i-got-eu-ro ga-ju-se-yo) – Please take me here
• 공항 가요 (gong-hang ga-yo) – I’m going to the airport

6. Emergencies

• 길을 잃었어요 (gil-eul il-eot-eo-yo) – I’m lost
• 병원 어디예요? (byeong-won eo-di-ye-yo?) – Where is the hospital?
• 경찰 불러 주세요 (gyeong-chal bul-leo ju-se-yo) – Please call the police

Final Note

Korean people appreciate when visitors try even simple Korean words. Using these phrases will help you travel more comfortably and connect with locals more easily.