Lead with location and danger
- 여기 주소는 ___입니다. The address here is ___.
- 응급상황입니다. This is an emergency.
- 구급차를 보내 주세요. Please send an ambulance.
- 영어 통역이 필요합니다. I need English interpretation.
Show the Korean address, floor and landmark. Ask a hotel or station worker to assist if necessary. Do not drive yourself when symptoms may be life-threatening.
Share critical facts
- 가슴이 아파요. My chest hurts.
- 숨쉬기 힘들어요. I have difficulty breathing.
- 심한 알레르기가 있어요. I have a severe allergy.
- 이 약에 알레르기가 있어요. I am allergic to this medicine.
- 복용 중인 약입니다. This is medicine I take.
Carry drug names, doses, allergies, insurance and passport details offline. Show original packaging because translation can be imperfect.
Ask without self-diagnosing
- 약사님과 상담하고 싶어요. I want to consult the pharmacist.
- 이 약은 어떻게 복용해요? How do I take it?
- 병원에 가야 하나요? Should I go to hospital?
Ask about ingredients, interactions and dosage. Never combine unfamiliar products or use another person’s prescription.
Report facts
- 여권을 잃어버렸어요. I lost my passport.
- 도난 신고를 하고 싶어요. I want to report theft.
- 안전하지 않다고 느껴요. I feel unsafe.
Preserve receipts and vehicle details. Contact your embassy after a lost passport.
Before you go
Final practical check: save the official page, exact Korean address and nearest transit exit offline. Reconfirm opening hours, reservation cutoff and weather on the day, because a map listing or old price is not a guarantee. Compare the complete Korean-won total, including deposits, equipment, booking fees or optional services, before paying. Carry an overseas card plus a small Korean-won backup, keep the receipt, and ask about cancellation or exchange terms. Allow extra time for queues and accessibility, and choose a safe alternative when staff, signs or official notices conflict with an older travel post.
Official sources
Time-sensitive details were checked against the original sources below on 2026-08-28.