Important Phrases You Need to Know When In Korea

Before you head over to South Korea for your next vacation, print out this list of useful Korean travel phrases which is going to come in extra handy!

May 27, 2015, 8:00 am August 3, 2018, 4:04 pm

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It could be the food, or the ongoing Kpop wave. Or perhaps even tourists’ fantasies of recreating their own K-drama. We are unsure of the reasons, but one thing’s for sure - South Korea is currently one of the hottest travel destinations where people from all over the world are flocking to. If you’re one of those who are planning on a trip there, this article is definitely going to come in handy.

While travelling in a country that speaks a foreign language, it is always important to equip yourself with useful local phrases. Trust me, you are not going to have access to Google Translate all the time and even if you do, sometimes the translations can get so warped that all you are going to receive from the locals are blank stares. Here’s a compiled list of important phrases in Korean (spelled phonetically) that would come in handy during your next visit to South Korea. Be sure to print and bring it along with you if you do not wish to embarrass yourself in front of the Koreans!