How to use Seoul Subway: A Guide for Beginners (30 Years Expert Advice)

Mastering Korean Public Transit Infographic Guide

 [Introduction] Are you planning a trip to Korea? Navigating the subway and bus systems in a foreign city can be one of the biggest challenges of travel. This guide is designed for those who want to master Korea's public transit system, featuring 117 essential words and phrases categorized for easy learning. Stop worrying about Korean pronunciation and start navigating Seoul like a local! Follow this guide to travel with confidence and discover every corner of Korea.

Navigating a foreign country's public transportation can be intimidating, but Korea's system is widely considered one of the best in the world. Whether you are in the heart of Seoul or exploring the outskirts, the subway and bus networks are efficient, affordable, and incredibly clean. This guide is built to break down the language barrier. By mastering these 117 terms, you won't just be a tourist looking at a map; you will be someone who can confidently tap their card, find the right platform, and transfer lines without hesitation. Take your time to read through these sections, and remember that practice is key.

"Public etiquette in Korea is taken very seriously, especially regarding shared spaces. While navigating, you will notice designated seats for the elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities, often marked with distinct colors or signs. On subways, it is strong standard practice to keep these seats entirely empty even if the train is packed. On buses, while you may sit if it's empty, you must immediately yield the seat whenever someone who needs it boards. Following this social etiquette is a simple, powerful way to show respect for the local culture. As you continue your journey, keep this guide handy on your phone. The more you use these phrases in real-world scenarios, the more natural they will become."

Section 1: Subway Lines & Basics (1-20)

The Seoul subway is color-coded and logically numbered, which makes it very user-friendly once you understand the pattern. A pro-tip for travelers: always check the direction of the train by looking at the last station name listed on the platform sign. If you ever find yourself lost or confused at a station, do not panic. Every station has an information desk where staff members are trained to assist tourists. Even if your Korean vocabulary is limited to the words in this guide, pointing at your map and saying 'eodi-yeyo?' (where is it?) will go a long way in getting you the help you need.

Transferring between subway lines can be confusing in Seoul. Always look for the colored lines painted on the station floor; they lead you directly to the correct platform.

[Study Point] Seoul's subway system is organized by color-coded lines. When transferring, follow the colored signs on the floor. Line 1 is blue, and Line 2 is green. Understanding these colors makes navigation much easier for beginners.

#	Word	Pronunciation	English	Example 1 (KR/EN/PR)	Example 2 (KR/EN/PR)
1	1호선	[Il-ho-seon]	Line 1	1호선을 타요. / Take L1. / [Il-ho-seo-neul ta-yo.]	1호선이 어디예요? / Where is L1? / [Il-ho-seo-ni eo-di-ye-yo?]
2	2호선	[I-ho-seon]	Line 2	2호선은 녹색이에요. / L2 is green. / [I-ho-seo-neun nok-sae-gi-ye-yo.]	2호선 환승하세요. / Transfer to L2. / [I-ho-seo-neu-ro hwan-seung-ha-se-yo.]
3	3호선	[Sam-ho-seon]	Line 3	여기가 3호선입니다. / This is L3. / [Yeo-gi-ga sam-ho-seo-nim-ni-da.]	3호선은 빨라요. / L3 is fast. / [Sam-ho-seo-neun bbal-la-yo.]
4	4호선	[Sa-ho-seon]	Line 4	4호선을 탑시다. / Let's take L4. / [Sa-ho-seo-neul tap-si-da.]	4호선으로 가요. / Go by L4. / [Sa-ho-seo-neu-ro ga-yo.]
5	5호선	[O-ho-seon]	Line 5	5호선은 보라색이에요. / L5 is purple. / [O-ho-seo-ni bo-ra-sae-gi-ye-yo.]	5호선을 기다려요. / Wait for L5. / [O-ho-seo-neul gi-da-ryeo-yo.]
6	6호선	[Yuk-ho-seon]	Line 6	6호선을 이용해요. / Use L6. / [Yuk-ho-seo-neul i-yong-hae-yo.]	6호선이 곧 와요. / L6 arrives soon. / [Yuk-ho-seo-ni got wa-yo.]
7	7호선	[Chil-ho-seon]	Line 7	7호선은 깊어요. / L7 is deep. / [Chil-ho-seo-neun gi-peo-yo.]	7호선 타는 곳? / Where to take L7? / [Chil-ho-seon ta-neun got?]
8	8호선	[Pal-ho-seon]	Line 8	8호선이 여기 있어요. / L8 is here. / [Pal-ho-seo-ni yeo-gi i-sseo-yo.]	8호선을 따르세요. / Follow L8. / [Pal-ho-seo-neul dda-reu-se-yo.]
9	9호선	[Gu-ho-seon]	Line 9	9호선은 황금색. / L9 is gold. / [Gu-ho-seo-neun hwang-geum-saek.]	9호선이 붐벼요. / L9 is crowded. / [Gu-ho-seo-ni bum-byeo-yo.]
10	지하철	[Ji-ha-cheol]	Subway	지하철이 편해요. / Subway is comfy. / [Ji-ha-cheo-ri pyeon-hae-yo.]	지하철역 어디? / Where is the station? / [Ji-ha-cheo-ryeo-eo-di?]
11	역	[Yeok]	Station	다음 역에 내려요. / Get off next station. / [Da-eum yeo-ge nae-ryeo-yo.]	역무원이 친절해요. / Staff is kind. / [Yeok-mu-wo-ni chin-jeol-hae-yo.]
12	입구	[Ip-gu]	Entrance	입구가 저기예요. / Entrance is there. / [Ip-gu-ga jeo-gi-ye-yo.]	입구를 찾으세요. / Find the entrance. / [Ip-gu-reul cha-jeu-se-yo.]
13	출구	[Chul-gu]	Exit	5번 출구예요. / It is exit 5. / [O-beon chul-gu-ye-yo.]	어느 출구로 갈까? / Which exit? / [Eo-neu chul-gu-ro gal-kka?]
14	승강장	[Seung-gang-jang]	Platform	승강장으로 가요. / Go to platform. / [Seung-gang-ja-neu-ro ga-yo.]	승강장이 넓어요. / Platform is wide. / [Seung-gang-jang-i neol-beo-yo.]
15	무인단말기	[Mu-in-dan-mal-gi]	Kiosk	단말기를 써요. / Use the kiosk. / [Dan-mal-gi-reul sseo-yo.]	단말기가 고장. / Kiosk is broken. / [Dan-mal-gi-ga go-jang.]
16	지도	[Ji-do]	Map	지도를 보세요. / Look at map. / [Ji-do-reul bo-se-yo.]	지도가 정확해요. / Map is accurate. / [Ji-do-ga jeong-hwak-hae-yo.]
17	요금	[Yo-geum]	Fare	요금을 지불해요. / Pay fare. / [Yo-geum-eul ji-bul-hae-yo.]	요금이 저렴해요. / Fare is cheap. / [Yo-geu-mi jeo-ryeom-hae-yo.]
18	표지판	[Pyo-ji-pan]	Sign	표지판이 보여요. / I see sign. / [Pyo-ji-pa-ni bo-yeo-yo.]	표지판을 확인해요. / Check sign. / [Pyo-ji-pa-neul hwa-gin-hae-yo.]
19	개찰구	[Gae-chal-gu]	Gate	개찰구를 통과해요. / Pass gate. / [Gae-chal-gu-reul tong-gwa-hae-yo.]	개찰구로 나오세요. / Come out gate. / [Gae-chal-gu-ro na-o-se-yo.]
20	엘리베이터	[El-li-be-i-teo]	Elevator	엘리베이터를 타요. / Ride elevator. / [El-li-be-i-te-reul ta-yo.]	엘리베이터가 어디? / Where is it? / [El-li-be-i-teo-ga eo-di?]

Section 2: Infrastructure & Facilities (21-40)

Accessibility is a major highlight of the Korean public transit system. You will find elevators, escalators, and clean restrooms in almost every station. One thing to keep in mind is the 'T-money' card system. This is an all-in-one rechargeable card that works for both subways and buses. Make sure you tap your card on the reader when you board and again when you get off. This 'tap-off' process is crucial; it ensures you are charged the correct fare and, more importantly, it allows you to get free transfers when you switch between the subway and the bus.

If you need assistance, look for the 'Station Office' (Yeok-mu-sil) near the ticket gates. The staff there are often very helpful, even if your Korean is limited.

[Study Point] Korean stations are fully equipped with accessibility features. Always check the exit number on your map app before leaving the station to avoid unnecessary detours.

#	Word	Pronunciation	English	Example 1 (KR/EN/PR)	Example 2 (KR/EN/PR)
21	에스컬레이터	[E-seu-keol-re-i-teo]	Escalator	에스컬레이터 조심. / Watch out. / [E-seu-keol-re-i-teo jo-sim.]	오른쪽으로 서요. / Stand on right. / [O-reun-jjo-gu-ro seo-yo.]
22	계단	[Gye-dan]	Stairs	계단이 높아요. / Stairs are high. / [Gye-da-ni no-pa-yo.]	계단으로 내려요. / Go down stairs. / [Gye-da-neu-ro nae-ryeo-yo.]
23	역무실	[Yeok-mu-sil]	Office	역무실에 물어요. / Ask at office. / [Yeok-mu-si-re mu-reo-yo.]	역무실이 열렸어요. / Office is open. / [Yeok-mu-si-ri yeol-lyeo-sseo-yo.]
24	센터	[Sen-teo]	Center	안내 센터 가요. / Go to info center. / [An-nae sen-teo ga-yo.]	센터에 가세요. / Go to center. / [Sen-teo-e ga-se-yo.]
25	화장실	[Hwa-jang-sil]	Toilet	화장실 어디예요? / Where is toilet? / [Hwa-jang-si-reo-di-ye-yo?]	화장실이 깨끗해요. / Toilet is clean. / [Hwa-jang-si-ri kkae-kkeut-hae-yo.]
26	벤치	[Ben-chi]	Bench	벤치에 앉아요. / Sit on bench. / [Ben-chi-e an-ja-yo.]	벤치가 비었어요. / Bench is empty. / [Ben-chi-ga bi-eo-sseo-yo.]
27	선로	[Seon-ro]	Track	선로를 넘지 마요. / Don't cross track. / [Seon-ro-reul neom-ji ma-yo.]	선로가 보여요. / I see track. / [Seon-ro-ga bo-yeo-yo.]
28	스크린도어	[Seu-keu-rin-do-eo]	Screen Door	도어가 열려요. / Door opens. / [Do-eo-ga yeol-lyeo-yo.]	스크린도어 주의. / Mind door. / [Seu-keu-rin-do-eo ju-ui.]
29	지도앱	[Ji-do-aep]	Map App	지도앱을 써요. / Use map app. / [Ji-do-ae-beul sseo-yo.]	지도앱이 편해요. / Map app easy. / [Ji-do-ae-bi pyeon-hae-yo.]
30	방향	[Bang-hyang]	Direction	이 방향 맞아요? / Is this direction? / [I bang-hyang ma-ja-yo?]	방향을 바꿔요. / Change dir. / [Bang-hyang-eul ba-kkwo-yo.]
31	환승	[Hwan-seung]	Transfer	환승역이에요. / Transfer station. / [Hwan-seung-nyeo-gi-ye-yo.]	여기서 환승해요. / Transfer here. / [Yeo-gi-seo hwan-seung-hae-yo.]
32	연결	[Yeon-gyeol]	Connection	연결이 잘 돼요. / Good connection. / [Yeon-gyeo-ri jal dwae-yo.]	기차 연결 시간. / Connect time. / [Gi-cha yeon-gyeol si-gan.]
33	시간표	[Si-gan-pyo]	Schedule	시간표를 봐요. / Check schedule. / [Si-gan-pyo-reul bwa-yo.]	시간표가 바뀌었어요. / Schedule changed. / [Si-gan-pyo-ga ba-kkwi-eo-sseo-yo.]
34	도착	[Do-chak]	Arrival	도착 시간이에요. / Arrival time. / [Do-chak si-ga-ni-ye-yo.]	곧 도착합니다. / Arriving soon. / [Got do-chak-ham-ni-da.]
35	출발	[Chul-bal]	Departure	기차가 출발해요. / Train leaving. / [Gi-cha-ga chul-bal-hae-yo.]	출발할 시간. / Time to leave. / [Chul-bal-hal si-gan.]
36	지연	[Ji-yeon]	Delay	5분 지연돼요. / 5 min delay. / [O-bun ji-yeon-dwae-yo.]	지연이 싫어요. / I hate delays. / [Ji-yeo-ni si-reo-yo.]
37	혼잡시간	[Hon-jap-si-gan]	Rush Hour	혼잡시간 피해요. / Avoid rush hour. / [Hon-jap-si-gan pi-hae-yo.]	혼잡시간에 많아요. / Crowded. / [Hon-jap-si-ga-ne ma-na-yo.]
38	첫차	[Cheot-cha]	First Train	첫차를 타요. / Take first train. / [Cheot-cha-reul ta-yo.]	첫차 시간은 언제? / When? / [Cheot-cha si-ga-neun eon-je?]
39	막차	[Mak-cha]	Last Train	막차를 놓쳤어요. / Missed last. / [Mak-cha-reul no-chyeo-sseo-yo.]	막차는 12시. / Last is 12. / [Mak-cha-neun yeol-du-si.]
40	여행	[Yeo-haeng]	Travel	여행이 즐거워요. / Travel is fun. / [Yeo-haeng-i jeul-geo-wo-yo.]	즐거운 여행 되세요. / Enjoy! / [Jeul-geo-un yeo-haeng doe-se-yo.]

Section 3: Daily Actions & Verbs (41-80)

When you interact with locals—whether it is a station guard or a fellow passenger—using polite language can change the entire tone of your experience. In Korean, adding the sound '-yo' to the end of your verbs is the golden rule of politeness. It signals that you are respectful and helps bridge the cultural gap. Don't worry if your pronunciation isn't perfect the first time. The effort you put into learning these words will be recognized by the locals, and you will find that people are often much more willing to assist someone who is clearly trying to learn their language.

When speaking, the '-yo' ending is your best friend. It makes you sound polite and respectful, which is highly appreciated in Korean culture.

[Study Point] Korean verbs change based on politeness. Using the "-yo" (요) ending is the best way to communicate politely with locals.

#	Word	Pronunciation	English	Example 1 (KR/EN/PR)	Example 2 (KR/EN/PR)
41	머무 르다	[Meo-mu-reu-da]	Stay	여기 머무를게요. / I'll stay. / [Yeo-gi meo-mu-reul-ge-yo.]	호텔에 머물러요. / Stay at hotel. / [Ho-te-re meo-mul-leo-yo.]
42	유지 하다	[Yu-ji-ha-da]	Maintain	질서를 유지해요. / Keep order. / [Jil-seo-reul yu-ji-hae-yo.]	거리 유지해요. / Keep distance. / [Geo-ri yu-ji-hae-yo.]
43	알다	[Al-da]	Know	네, 알겠어요. / Yes, I know. / [Ne, al-ge-sseo-yo.]	길을 알아요. / I know the way. / [Gi-reul a-ra-yo.]
44	찾다	[Chat-da]	Find	역을 찾아요. / Find station. / [Yeo-geul cha-ja-yo.]	출구를 찾아요. / Find exit. / [Chul-gu-reul cha-ja-yo.]
45	돕다	[Dop-da]	Help	도와주세요! / Please help! / [Do-wa-ju-se-yo!]	제가 도울게요. / I will help. / [Je-ga do-ul-ge-yo.]
46	보여 주다	[Bo-yeo-ju-da]	Show	지도 보여주세요. / Show map. / [Ji-do bo-yeo-ju-se-yo.]	표 보여줘요. / Show ticket. / [Pyo bo-yeo-jwo-yo.]
47	묻다	[Mut-da]	Ask	길을 물어봐요. / Ask the way. / [Gi-reul mu-reo-bwa-yo.]	직원에게 물어요. / Ask staff. / [Jik-won-e-ge mu-reo-yo.]
48	찍다	[Jjik-da]	Tap (card)	카드를 찍어요. / Tap card. / [Ka-deu-reul jji-geo-yo.]	사진을 찍어요. / Take photo. / [Sa-ji-neul jji-geo-yo.]
49	충전 하다	[Chung-jeon-ha-da]	Charge	카드 충전해요. / Charge card. / [Ka-deu chung-jeon-hae-yo.]	배터리 충전해요. / Charge battery. / [Bae-teo-ri chung-jeon-hae-yo.]
50	갈아 타다	[Gal-a-ta-da]	Transfer	어디서 갈아타요? / Where to transfer? / [Eo-di-seo gal-a-ta-yo?]	여기서 갈아타요. / Transfer here. / [Yeo-gi-seo gal-a-ta-yo.]
51	놓치다	[No-chi-da]	Miss	버스를 놓쳤어요. / Missed bus. / [Beo-seu-reul no-chyeo-sseo-yo.]	기차 놓칠까요? / Will I miss? / [Gi-cha no-chil-kka-yo?]
52	앉다	[An-da]	Sit	여기 앉으세요. / Please sit here. / [Yeo-gi an-jeu-se-yo.]	자리에 앉아요. / Sit on seat. / [Ja-ri-e an-ja-yo.]
53	서다	[Seo-da]	Stand	여기 서주세요. / Stand here. / [Yeo-gi seo-ju-se-yo.]	줄을 서요. / Stand in line. / [Ju-reul seo-yo.]
54	뛰다	[Tti-da]	Run	뛰지 마세요!  / Don't run! / [Tti-ji ma-se-yo!]	너무 빨리 뛰어요. / Running too fast. / [Neo-mu bbal-li tti-eo-yo.]
55	들어 가다	[Deul-eo-ga-da]	Enter	역으로 들어가요. / Enter station. / [Yeo-geu-ro deul-eo-ga-yo.]	안으로 들어가요. / Go inside. / [An-eu-ro deul-eo-ga-yo.]
56	나가다	[Na-ga-da]	Exit	밖으로 나가요. / Go outside. / [Bba-keu-ro na-ga-yo.]	1번 출구로 나가요. / Exit 1. / [Il-beon chul-gu-ro na-ga-yo.]
57	밀다	[Mil-da]	Push	문을 밀어요. / Push door. / [Mu-neul mi-reo-yo.]	세게 밀지 마요. / Don't push hard. / [Se-ge mil-ji ma-yo.]
58	당기다	[Dang-gi-da]	Pull	문을 당겨요. / Pull door. / [Mu-neul dang-gyeo-yo.]	살짝 당기세요. / Pull gently. / [Sal-jjak dang-gi-se-yo.]
59	멈추다	[Meom-chu-da]	Stop	여기서 멈춰요. / Stop here. / [Yeo-gi-seo meom-chwo-yo.]	기차가 멈췄어요. / Train stopped. / [Gi-cha-ga meom-chwo-sseo-yo.]
60	시작 하다	[Si-jak-ha-da]	Start	여행 시작해요. / Start trip. / [Yeo-haeng si-jak-hae-yo.]	이제 시작해요. / Starting now. / [I-je si-jak-hae-yo.]
61	끝내다	[Kkeut-nae-da]	Finish	일정을 끝내요. / Finish plan. / [Il-jeong-eul kkeut-nae-yo.]	곧 끝내요. / Finish soon. / [Got kkeut-nae-yo.]
62	확인 하다	[Hwa-gin-ha-da]	Check	시간 확인해요. / Check time. / [Si-gan hwa-gin-hae-yo.]	표 확인하세요. / Check ticket. / [Pyo hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.]
63	예약 하다	[Ye-yak-ha-da]	Reserve	표를 예약해요. / Reserve ticket. / [Pyo-reul ye-yak-hae-yo.]	호텔 예약했어요. / Booked hotel. / [Ho-te-re ye-yak-hae-sseo-yo.]
64	취소 하다	[Chwi-so-ha-da]	Cancel	예약을 취소해요. / Cancel booking. / [Ye-ya-geul chwi-so-hae-yo.]	취소 가능해요? / Can I cancel? / [Chwi-so ga-neung-hae-yo?]
65	바꾸다	[Ba-kku-da]	Change	표를 바꿔요. / Change ticket. / [Pyo-reul ba-kkwo-yo.]	날짜 바꿔요. / Change date. / [Nal-jja ba-kkwo-yo.]
66	걱정 하다	[Geok-jeong-ha-da]	Worry	걱정하지 마요. / Don't worry. / [Geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-yo.]	너무 걱정돼요. / I'm so worried. / [Neo-mu geok-jeong-dwae-yo.]
67	준비 하다	[Jun-bi-ha-da]	Prepare	여행 준비해요. / Prepare trip. / [Yeo-haeng jun-bi-hae-yo.]	다 준비됐어요. / All prepared. / [Da jun-bi-dwae-sseo-yo.]
68	즐기다	[Jeul-gi-da]	Enjoy	한국을 즐겨요. / Enjoy Korea. / [Han-gu-geul jeul-gyeo-yo.]	여행을 즐기세요. / Enjoy trip. / [Yeo-haeng-eul jeul-gi-se-yo.]
69	배우다	[Bae-u-da]	Learn	한국어 배워요. / Learn Korean. / [Han-gu-geo bae-wo-yo.]	많이 배웠어요.  / Learned a lot. / [Ma-ni bae-wo-sseo-yo.]
70	연습 하다	[Yeon-seup-ha-da]	Practice	발음 연습해요.  / Practice pronunciation.  / [Ba-reum yeon-seup-hae-yo.]	계속 연습해요. / Keep practicing. / [Gye-sok yeon-seup-hae-yo.]
71	살다	[Sal-da]	Live	한국에 살아요. / I live in Korea. / [Han-gu-ge sa-ra-yo.]	어디 살아요? / Where do you live? / [Eo-di sa-ra-yo?]
72	먹다	[Meok-da]	Eat	점심 먹어요. / Eat lunch. / [Jeom-sim meo-geo-yo.]	같이 먹어요. / Let's eat together. / [Ga-chi meo-geo-yo.]
73	마시다	[Ma-si-da]	Drink	물 마셔요. / Drink water. / [Mul ma-syeo-yo.]	커피 마실래요? / Want coffee? / [Keo-pi ma-sil-lae-yo?]
74	사다	[Sa-da]	Buy	물건을 사요. / Buy things. / [Mul-geo-neul sa-yo.]	표를 샀어요. / Bought ticket. / [Pyo-reul sa-sseo-yo.]
75	가다	[Ga-da]	Go	서울로 가요. / Go to Seoul. / [Seo-ul-ro ga-yo.]	어디 가세요? / Where are you going? / [Eo-di ga-se-yo?]
76	오다	[O-da]	Come	여기로 오세요. / Come here. / [Yeo-gi-ro o-se-yo.]	버스가 와요. / Bus is coming. / [Beo-seu-ga wa-yo.]
77	보다	[Bo-da]	See	경치를 봐요. / See scenery. / [Gyeong-chi-reul bwa-yo.]	잘 보세요. / Look carefully. / [Jal bo-se-yo.]
78	읽다	[Ilk-da]	Read	책을 읽어요. / Read book. / [Chae-geul il-geo-yo.]	지도 읽어요. / Read map. / [Ji-do il-geo-yo.]
79	듣다	[Deut-da]	Listen	음악을 들어요. / Listen to music. / [U-ma-geul deu-reo-yo.]	잘 들으세요. / Listen well. / [Jal deu-reu-se-yo.]
80	말하다	[Mal-ha-da]	Speak	천천히 말해요. / Speak slowly. / [Cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae-yo.]	한국어 말해요. / Speak Korean. / [Han-gu-geo mal-hae-yo.]

Section 4: Transportation, Society & Tips (81-117)

Public etiquette in Korea is taken very seriously. You will notice that there are designated seats for the elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. These seats are usually marked with distinct colors or signs. Even if the subway is crowded, it is the standard practice to keep these seats empty unless you fall into those specific categories. Following this social etiquette is a simple way to show respect for the local culture. As you continue your journey, keep this guide handy on your phone. The more you use these phrases in real-world scenarios, the more natural they will become.

Always tap your T-money card both when getting on AND getting off the bus to ensure you get the correct transfer discount.

[Study Point] Respecting designated seats for the elderly, pregnant, and disabled is a vital part of Korean public culture. Keeping these seats empty shows respect.

#	Word	Pronunciation	English	Example 1 (KR/EN/PR)	Example 2 (KR/EN/PR)
81	버스	[Beo-seu]	Bus	버스가 왔어요. / Bus arrived. / [Beo-seu-ga wa-sseo-yo.]	버스 타요. / Ride bus. / [Beo-seu ta-yo.]
82	기차	[Gi-cha]	Train	기차표 있어요? / Have ticket? / [Gi-cha-pyo i-sseo-yo?]	기차 타요. / Ride train. / [Gi-cha ta-yo.]
83	KTX	[Ke-i-ti-e-kseu]	KTX	KTX 빨라요. / KTX is fast. / [Ke-i-ti-e-kseu bbal-la-yo.]	KTX 예매해요. / Book KTX. / [Ke-i-ti-e-kseu ye-mae-hae-yo.]
84	택시	[Taek-si]	Taxi	택시 타요. / Ride taxi. / [Taek-si ta-yo.]	택시 불러요. / Call taxi. / [Taek-si bul-leo-yo.]
85	교통카드	[Gyo-tong-ka-deu]	T-money	카드 어디? / Where is card? / [Ka-deu eo-di?]	카드 주세요. / Give card. / [Ka-deu ju-se-yo.]
86	잔액	[Jan-aek]	Balance	잔액이 부족. / Low balance. / [Jan-ae-gi bu-jok.]	잔액 확인해요. / Check balance. / [Jan-aek hwa-gin-hae-yo.]
87	할인	[Hal-in]	Discount	학생 할인 돼요? / Student discount? / [Hak-saeng hal-in dwae-yo?]	할인 중이에요. / It's on sale. / [Hal-in jung-i-ye-yo.]
88	직원	[Jik-won]	Staff	직원을 불러요. / Call staff. / [Jik-wo-neul bul-leo-yo.]	직원 친절해요. / Staff is kind. / [Jik-won chin-jeol-hae-yo.]
89	승객	[Seung-gaek]	Passenger	승객이 많아요. / Many passengers. / [Seung-gae-gi ma-na-yo.]	승객 여러분. / Dear passengers. / [Seung-gaek yeo-reo-bun.]
90	좌석	[Jwa-seok]	Seat	좌석이 없어요. / No seat. / [Jwa-seo-gi eop-seo-yo.]	지정 좌석제. / Assigned seat. / [Ji-jeong jwa-seok-je.]
91	노인	[No-in]	Elderly	노인석이에요. / Elderly seat. / [No-in-seo-gi-ye-yo.]	양보하세요. / Please yield. / [Yang-bo-ha-se-yo.]
92	임산부	[Im-san-bu]	Pregnant	임산부 배려석. / For pregnant. / [Im-san-bu bae-ryeo-seok.]	배려해요. / Be considerate. / [Bae-ryeo-hae-yo.]
93	장애인	[Jang-ae-in]	Disabled	장애인 전용. / For disabled. / [Jang-ae-in jeon-yong.]	이용하세요. / Please use. / [I-yong-ha-se-yo.]
94	안전	[An-jeon]	Safety	안전이 최고. / Safety first. / [An-jeo-ni choe-go.]	안전하게 가요. / Go safely. / [An-jeon-ha-ge ga-yo.]
95	깨끗한	[Kkae-kkeut-han]	Clean	역이 깨끗해요. / Station is clean. / [Yeo-gi kkae-kkeut-hae-yo.]	깨끗이 써요. / Use cleanly. / [Kkae-kkeu-si sseo-yo.]
96	조용한	[Jo-yong-han]	Quiet	조용히 하세요. / Be quiet. / [Jo-yong-hi ha-se-yo.]	조용한 시간. / Quiet time. / [Jo-yong-han si-gan.]
97	질서	[Jil-seo]	Order	질서를 지켜요. / Keep order. / [Jil-seo-reul ji-kyeo-yo.]	질서 정연. / Well-ordered. / [Jil-seo jeong-yeon.]
98	공공	[Gong-gong]	Public	공공 시설. / Public facility. / [Gong-gong si-seol.]	공공 장소. / Public place. / [Gong-gong jang-so.]
99	문화	[Mun-hwa]	Culture	한국 문화. / Korean culture. / [Han-guk mun-hwa.]	예절 문화. / Etiquette culture. / [Ye-jeol mun-hwa.]
100	관광객	[Gwan-gwang-gaek]	Tourist	저는 관광객. / I'm a tourist. / [Jeo-neun gwan-gwang-gaek.]	어디서 왔어요? / Where from? / [Eo-di-seo wa-sseo-yo?]
101	거주자	[Geo-ju-ja]	Resident	저는 거주자. / I'm resident. / [Jeo-neun geo-ju-ja.]	여기 살아요. / Live here. / [Yeo-gi sa-ra-yo.]
102	쉬운	[Swi-un]	Easy	한국어 쉬워요. / Korean is easy. / [Han-gu-geo swi-wo-yo.]	아주 쉬워요. / Very easy. / [A-ju swi-wo-yo.]
103	최고의	[Choe-go-ui]	Best	최고의 서비스. / Best service. / [Choe-go-ui seo-bi-seu.]	최고예요! / It's the best! / [Choe-go-ye-yo!]
104	똑똑한	[Ttok-ttok-han]	Smart	똑똑한 앱. / Smart app. / [Ttok-ttok-han aep.]	정말 똑똑해요. / Very smart. / [Jeong-mal ttok-ttok-hae-yo.]
105	매일	[Mae-il]	Every day	매일 타요. / Take every day. / [Mae-il ta-yo.]	매일 연습해요. / Practice daily. / [Mae-il yeon-seup-hae-yo.]
106	지금	[Ji-geum]	Now	지금 어디? / Where now? / [Ji-geum eo-di?]	지금 가요. / Going now. / [Ji-geum ga-yo.]
107	여기	[Yeo-gi]	Here	여기 있어요. / It's here. / [Yeo-gi i-sseo-yo.]	여기 앉아요. / Sit here. / [Yeo-gi an-ja-yo.]
108	거기	[Geo-gi]	There	거기 가요. / Go there. / [Geo-gi ga-yo.]	거기 뭐예요? / What's there? / [Geo-gi mwo-ye-yo?]
109	길	[Gil]	Road/Way	길을 잃었어요. / Lost the way. / [Gi-reul i-reo-sseo-yo.]	길을 찾아요. / Find the way. / [Gi-reul cha-ja-yo.]
110	체계	[Chae-gye]	System	좋은 체계. / Good system. / [Jo-eun chae-gye.]	교통 체계. / Transit system. / [Gyo-tong chae-gye.]
111	방법	[Bang-beop]	Method	타는 방법. / How to ride. / [Ta-neun bang-beop.]	하는 방법? / How to do? / [Ha-neun bang-beop?]
112	팁	[Tip]	Tip	유용한 팁. / Useful tip. / [Yu-yong-han tip.]	좋은 팁 있어요? / Any tips? / [Jo-eun tip i-sseo-yo?]
113	한국	[Han-guk]	Korea	한국 여행. / Korea trip. / [Han-guk yeo-haeng.]	한국 좋아요. / I like Korea. / [Han-guk jo-a-yo.]
114	정보	[Jeong-bo]	Info	정보가 많아요. / Much info. / [Jeong-bo-ga ma-na-yo.]	정보 찾아요. / Find info. / [Jeong-bo cha-ja-yo.]
115	정확한	[Jeong-hwak-han]	Accurate	정확한 시간. / Exact time. / [Jeong-hwak-han si-gan.]	아주 정확해요. / Very accurate. / [A-ju jeong-hwak-hae-yo.]
116	편리한	[Pyeon-ri-han]	Convenient	아주 편리해요. / Very convenient. / [A-ju pyeon-ri-hae-yo.]	지하철 편리해. / Subway is convenient. / [Ji-ha-cheol pyeon-ri-hae.]
117	경험	[Gyeong-heom]	Experience	좋은 경험. / Good experience. / [Jo-eun gyeong-heom.]	한국 경험해요. / Experience Korea. / [Han-guk gyeong-heom-hae-yo.]

[Conclusion] We have covered 117 essential expressions for Korea's public transit system. While it may seem like a lot at first, practicing them aloud every day will make you familiar with them in no time! I hope this guide makes your trip to Korea easier and more enjoyable.

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Research Reference

According to Kim (2024), linguistic competence in public transit interactions significantly enhances the travel experience, emphasizing the importance of mastering basic transit terminology found in the Journal of Korean Language and Culture.

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