Korean phrases

Korean for documents and admin.

Phrases for certificates, photos, post offices and the community centre.

Where you'll use them: Community centre (주민센터), photo booths, post offices

Phrases to say.

  • 증명서 떼러 왔어요
    Jeungmyeongseo tteoreo wasseoyo
    I'm here to get a certificate issued.
  • 여권 사진 찍고 싶어요
    Yeogwon sajin jjikgo sipeoyo
    I'd like passport photos taken.
  • 복사해 주실 수 있어요?
    Boksahae jusil su isseoyo?
    Could you make a copy?
  • 이 서류 어디에 내요?
    I seoryu eodie naeyo?
    Where do I hand in this document?
  • 택배 보내고 싶어요
    Taekbae bonaego sipeoyo
    I'd like to send a parcel.
  • 여기에 써 주세요
    Yeogie sseo juseyo
    Please write it here.

Words you'll see.

  • 주민센터
    jumin senteo
    community centre
  • 서류
    seoryu
    documents
  • 신청서
    sincheongseo
    application form
  • 도장
    dojang
    stamp / seal
  • 서명
    seomyeong
    signature

Romanisation is only a bridge. Listen to native audio, and for legal, medical or contract matters ask for language support rather than relying on these phrases.