Korea Travel Guide

Useful Korean for Travelers

Simple Korean phrase cards for travel situations where you may want to read, copy, or show a short message.

Korean phrases and romanization are provided as practical travel support only. For emergencies, medical needs, legal matters, or official procedures, contact the appropriate local service or professional directly.

Reviewed: July 3, 2026

Travel phrase cards

Phrase category

Basic Greetings

Short polite phrases for greetings, thanks, and simple introductions.

Hello.

안녕하세요.

Annyeonghaseyo.

Thank you.

감사합니다.

Gamsahamnida.

Excuse me.

실례합니다.

Sillyehamnida.

I do not speak Korean well.

한국어를 잘 못해요.

Hangugeoreul jal motaeyo.

Phrase category

Taxi and Transportation

Quick phrases for taxis, subway stations, buses, and simple stops.

Please take me to this address.

이 주소로 가 주세요.

I jusoro ga juseyo.

Show the address on your phone if possible.

Where is the subway station?

지하철역이 어디예요?

Jihacheolyeogi eodiyeyo?

Does this bus go to this place?

이 버스가 여기로 가나요?

I beoseuga yeogiro ganayo?

Please stop here.

여기서 세워 주세요.

Yeogiseo sewo juseyo.

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Hotel and Accommodation

Useful lines for check-in, reservations, taxis, and written addresses.

I have a reservation.

예약했어요.

Yeyakaesseoyo.

May I check in?

체크인할 수 있나요?

Chekeu-inhal su innayo?

Could you call a taxi, please?

택시를 불러 주시겠어요?

Taeksireul bulleo jusigesseoyo?

Could you write the address in Korean?

주소를 한국어로 써 주시겠어요?

Jusoreul hangugeoro sseo jusigesseoyo?

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Restaurant and Food

Simple restaurant phrases for bills, spice level, water, and food needs.

Could I have the bill, please?

계산서 주세요.

Gyesanseo juseyo.

Is this spicy?

이거 매워요?

Igeo maewoyo?

Please make it not spicy.

맵지 않게 해 주세요.

Maepji anke hae juseyo.

Water, please.

물 주세요.

Mul juseyo.

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Shopping and Payment

Shopping phrases for prices, cards, receipts, and browsing politely.

How much is this?

이거 얼마예요?

Igeo eolmayeyo?

Do you accept card payment?

카드 결제 되나요?

Kadeu gyeolje doenayo?

Payment options can vary by business.

Could I have a receipt?

영수증 주세요.

Yeongsujeung juseyo.

I am just looking, thank you.

그냥 둘러보는 중이에요. 감사합니다.

Geunyang dulleoboneun jung-ieyo. Gamsahamnida.

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Pharmacy and Everyday Health

Basic phrases for pharmacies, feeling unwell, and finding help.

Where is the nearest pharmacy?

가장 가까운 약국이 어디예요?

Gajang gakkaun yakgugi eodiyeyo?

I need a pharmacy.

약국이 필요해요.

Yakgugi piryohaeyo.

I do not feel well.

몸이 안 좋아요.

Momi an joayo.

Please help me find a hospital.

병원을 찾는 것을 도와주세요.

Byeongwoneul chatneun geoseul dowajuseyo.

Seek professional help for medical needs.

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Emergency and Help

Urgent phrases for asking for help, emergency calls, and getting support.

Please help me.

도와주세요.

Dowajuseyo.

Please call 119.

119에 전화해 주세요.

Il-il-gu-e jeonhwahae juseyo.

For emergencies, contact local emergency services directly.

I am lost.

길을 잃었어요.

Gireul ireosseoyo.

I need help from the police.

경찰의 도움이 필요해요.

Gyeongcharui doumi piryohaeyo.

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Food Preferences and Allergies

Food preference and allergy phrases to show before ordering.

I have an allergy to ___.

저는 ___ 알레르기가 있어요.

Jeoneun ___ allereugiga isseoyo.

For serious allergies, use professional medical guidance.

Does this contain peanuts?

이거 땅콩이 들어 있어요?

Igeo ttangkongi deureo isseoyo?

Does this contain meat?

이거 고기가 들어 있어요?

Igeo gogiga deureo isseoyo?

I do not eat seafood.

저는 해산물을 먹지 않아요.

Jeoneun haesanmul-eul meokji anayo.

Official support

Interpretation and Visitor Help

When phrase cards are not enough

Official visitor-support and interpretation options may be available for travel questions, public services, or local assistance. Availability, languages, operating hours, and eligibility can vary. Confirm current details directly with the official service before relying on it.

Travel phrase cards may help with simple communication, but they are not a substitute for a professional interpreter in medical, legal, immigration, police, or emergency situations.

1330 Korea Travel Helpline

Official Korea Tourism Organization visitor information.

Open official source

Official tourist information and visitor support

Official Seoul visitor information and tourism support.

Open official source

Official multicultural-family and resident support information

Official resident and family support information for Korea.

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