+82(Korea) 51(Busan)
119(Fire, Medical Emergency)
112(Police)
The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts at 60 Hertz, and the outlet has two round holes. You can purchase a multi-voltage travel adapter at the airport, retail stores, or convenience stores.
The unit of Korean currency is Won (₩). Foreign currency can be exchanged into Korean Won (KRW) at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers. Credit cards, including VISA, American Express, Diners Club, Master Card and JCB, are accepted at major hotels, department stores, and restaurants.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods at a standard rate of 10%. In major tourist spots, a 10% VAT plus a 10% service charge is added to the bills. Tipping is not necessary in hotels or taxis.
Internet service is often provided in public places such as airports, train stations, and bus terminals in Korea. Fast food restaurants, cafes, or stores are also good places to access to WiFi. It is of course available on site during the conference.
The organizers take no liability for personal injuries or loss or damage to property belonging to the participants, either during or as a result of the event. Participants are advised to take out proper travel and health insurance before leaving their home country.
Operated by the Korea Tourism Organization, this is a toll-free helpline offering tourist information and interpretation services that also serves as a tourism complaint center. It is available in various languages including English, Japanese, and Chinese. Call 1330 for any travel problem or visit
Hello 안녕하세요？ Annyeong haseyo
Nice to meet you 만나서 반갑습니다. Mannaseo bangapseumnida
Yes / No 네/아니요. Ne / Aniyo
Good bye 안녕히 가세요. Annyeonghi gaseyo
My name is (John Doe) 제 이름은 (John Doe)입니다. Je ireumeun (John Doe) imnida
Thank you 감사합니다. Gamsa hamnida
Excuse me 실례합니다. Sillye hamnida
Can you speak English? 영어 할 줄 아세요? Yeongeo haljul aseyo?
How much is this? 얼마예요? Eolma eyo?
Can I have a discount, please? 좀 깎아주세요. Jom kkakkajuseyo
I’ll take this 이것(을) 주세요. Igeo juseyo
Do you take credit cards? 카드 되나요? Kadeu doenayo?
Can I try this on? 입어봐도 돼요? Ibeobwado doeyo?
Can I have the receipt? 영수증 좀 주세요. Yeongsujeung jom juseyo
Where is the (park)? (공원) 어디예요? (Gongwon) i eodi eyo?
Take me to (XX hotel), please. (XX 호텔)로 가주세요. (XX hotel) ro gajuseyo
I’ll get off here 여기서 내릴게요. Yeogiseo naerilkkeyo
Please, help! 도와주세요! Dowa juseyo!
How do I get to (KTO)? (KTO) 어떻게 가나요? (KTO) eotteoke ganayo?
Left 왼쪽 Oenjjok
Right 오른쪽 Oreunjjok
May I see the menu? 메뉴 좀 보여주세요. Menyu jom boyeo juseyo
What do you recommend? 무엇을 추천하시나요? Mueoseul chucheonhasinayo?
I’ll have (kimchi jjigae ) (김치찌개) 주세요. (Kimchi jjigae) juseyo
I’ll have what they’re having 저것과 같은 걸로 주세요. Jeogeotgwa gateun geollo juseyo
I’m vegetarian. 저는 채식주의자예요. Jeoneun chaesik ju-uija eyo
Can you make it less spicy. 덜 맵게 해주세요. Deol maebge haejuseyo
Hospital 병원 Byeongwon
Headache 두통 Dutong
Pharmacy 약국 Yakguk
Stomachache 복통 Boktong
Restroom 화장실 Hwajangsil
Subway 지하철 Jihacheol
Bank 은행 Eunhaeng
Bus Stop 버스정류장 Bus jeongnyujang
Market 시장 Sijang
Restaurant 식당 Sikdang
Train Station 기차역 Gichayeok
Water 물 Mul
Convenience Store 편의점 Pyeonuijeom
Liquor 술 Sul
Department Store 백화점 Baekhwajeom
It’s urgent 급해요 Geup-haeyo
Airport 공항 Gonghang
Police Station 경찰서 Gyeongchalseo
<Sources from Korea Tourism Organization>