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Shopping

With its plethora of food establishments, South Korea also has a huge variety of shopping outlets. You definitely won’t get bored by what’s available for purchase, so you’ll want to know what exactly to say when something catches your eye and makes you reach for your wallet.

_____ 있어요? (eess-uh-yo?) — Do you have _____?

Use this phrase on a store employee if there’s something specific on your mind.


얼마에요? (uhl-mah-eh-yo?) — How much is it?

It’s highly recommended to know how numbers work in Korean, as there are two distinct systems that are used in different contexts. However, if you’re not overly familiar with them, it’s probable that the cashier will be able to tell you the price in English.


카드 받으세요? (kah-deu  bat-euh-seh-yo?) — Do you take credit cards?

South Korea has a high credit card usage rate, so you shouldn’t have a problem if you’re strapped for cash and only have your card on hand.



환불해 주세요 (hwan-bul-heh  ju-seh-yo) — Please give me a refund

Be prepared with a good reason for your request! Even if you’re a foreigner, you’ll still need to explain yourself (and explain well!) to the store employee.




교환해 주세요 (gyo-hwan-heh  ju-seh-yo) — Please give me an exchange

If your shopping purchase is damaged or needs to be switched to fit your needs, then use this phrase to notify the employee. You shouldn’t have a hard time with this request, especially if you have a valid reason.

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