Korean phrases

Korean for phones and transport.

Phrases for SIM shops, identity checks, transport cards and getting around.

Where you'll use them: Phone shops, convenience stores, stations, taxis

Phrases to say.

  • 유심 사고 싶어요
    Yusim sago sipeoyo
    I'd like to buy a SIM card.
  • 제 이름으로 개통하고 싶어요
    Je ireumeuro gaetonghago sipeoyo
    I'd like a line in my own name.
  • 본인인증이 안 돼요
    Bonin injeung-i an dwaeyo
    The identity check isn't working.
  • 교통카드 충전해 주세요
    Gyotong kadeu chungjeonhae juseyo
    Please top up my transport card.
  • 몇 번 출구예요?
    Myeot beon chulguyeyo?
    Which exit number is it?
  • 여기서 내려 주세요
    Yeogiseo naeryeo juseyo
    Please let me off here.

Words you'll see.

  • 요금제
    yogeumje
    phone plan
  • 약정
    yakjeong
    contract term
  • 충전
    chungjeon
    top-up / charging
  • 환승
    hwanseung
    transfer (transit)
  • 출구
    chulgu
    exit

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.