Living in Korea Series EP 1: "한국 관공서에서 - At a Korean Government Office"

Episode 1: "한국 관공서에서 - At a Korean Government Office"

“안녕하세요! (annyeonghaseyo) In this episode, we’ll focus on Korean government offices. Whether you’re applying for a visa, registering your address, or getting a tax document, these phrases will help you navigate the process with confidence."

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[1: Key Vocabulary ]

Common Terms:

• 관공서 (gwangongseo) – Government office
• 신청서 (sincheongseo) – Application form
• 신분증 (sinbunjeung) – ID card
• 비자 (bija) – Visa
• 주민등록증 (jumin deungnokjeung) – Resident registration card
• 번호표 (beonhyo-pyo) – Number ticket

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[2: Useful Phrases for Government Offices]

Asking for Assistance:

• 무엇을 해야 하나요? (mueoseul haeya hanayo?) – What should I do?
• 어디로 가야 하나요? (eodiro gaya hanayo?) – Where should I go?
• 도움을 요청하고 싶습니다. (doumeul yocheonghago sipseumnida.) – I’d like to ask for help.

Submitting Documents:

• 이 서류를 제출해야 합니다. (i seoryureul jechulhaeya hamnida.) – I need to submit this document.
• 신청서를 작성했습니다. (sincheongseoreul jakseonghaetseumnida.) – I’ve filled out the application form.
• 추가 서류가 필요합니까? (chuga seoryuga piryo-hamnikka?) – Do I need additional documents?

Clarifying Information:

• 처리 기간은 얼마나 걸리나요? (chori giganeun eolmana geollinayo?) – How long does the process take?
• 다시 설명해 주시겠어요? (dasi seolmyeonghae jusigesseoyo?) – Could you explain that again?

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[Section 3: Practice Dialogue]

“Now, let’s practice a common scenario at a government office: applying for a visa.

Scenario: Submitting visa documents.

Clerk:
어서 오세요. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
(eoseo oseyo. Mueoseul dowadeurilkkayo?) – Welcome. How can I help you?

Customer:
비자 신청서를 제출하려고 왔습니다.
(bija sincheongseoreul jechulharyeogo watseumnida.) – I’m here to submit my visa application.

Clerk:
신분증과 신청서를 주시겠어요?
(sinbunjeunggwa sincheongseoreul jusigesseoyo?) – May I have your ID and application form?

Customer:
네, 여기 있습니다.
(ne, yeogi itseumnida.) – Yes, here you go.

Clerk:
처리 기간은 일주일 정도 걸립니다.
(chori giganeun ilju-il jeongdo geollimnida.) – The process will take about a week.

Customer:
감사합니다.
(gamsahamnida.) – Thank you.

Thank you! 감사합니다. See you next time! 다음에 만나요!