This solves 99% of Korean greetings. Use it morning, noon, or night. Pro tip: Give a slight bow while saying it to look natural and polite.

The most standard and polite way to say thanks. When getting food, leaving a shop, or after asking directions—you'll use this 10 times a day.

Korean restaurants don't have tips, but they require a 'call bell' or a loud voice. If there's no bell, raise your hand and confidently shout 'Jeo-gi-yo!'. It's not rude; it's the culture.

Pushing silently in a packed subway (Hell-subway) is rude. Shout this phrase, and people will part like the Red Sea. You can also say 'Nae-ril-ge-yo' (I'm getting off).

Use this immediately if you step on someone's foot or bump into them. It's more polite than 'Mian-ham-nida', making it safer for strangers. Eye contact + bow = perfect.

The magic word! Use it to forgive ('It's okay'), to refuse a bag ('No thanks'), or to reassure someone ('I'm fine'). Waving your hand while saying it makes the 'No thanks' meaning clearer.