Taking a taxi in Korea is easyโeven if you donโt speak Korean.
You donโt need full sentences.
๐ Just a few simple phrases will help you get anywhere.
๐ฃ๏ธ The Most Important Phrase
๐ ์ฌ๊ธฐ ๊ฐ์ฃผ์ธ์ (yeogi gajuseyo)
๐ โPlease go hereโ
Show your destination and say this.
๐ Basic Taxi Phrases
๐ ์ฌ๊ธฐ์ (yeogiyo)
๐ โHere pleaseโ (to stop)
๐ ์ฌ๊ธฐ ์ธ์์ฃผ์ธ์ (yeogi sewojuseyo)
๐ โPlease stop hereโ
๐ ์ฒ์ฒํ ๊ฐ์ฃผ์ธ์ (cheoncheonhi gajuseyo)
๐ โPlease go slowlyโ
๐ฑ If You Donโt Want to Speak
๐ Just:
- Show your phone
- Use a map app
๐ This works almost every time.
๐ณ Payment Phrase
๐ ์นด๋ ๋ผ์? (kadeu dwaeyo?)
๐ โCan I pay by card?โ
๐ก Tips
- Most drivers donโt speak English
- Showing your destination is best
- Apps like Kakao T make it easier
๐ Related Guides
๐ How to Take a Taxi in Korea
๐ Korea Subway Guide
๐ฏ Final Advice
Donโt stress.
๐ Just say:
โ์ฌ๊ธฐ ๊ฐ์ฃผ์ธ์โ
Youโll get where you need to go.
Enjoy your ride ๐
๋ต๊ธ ๋จ๊ธฐ๊ธฐ