🏛️ Public Offices in Korea — Finish in One Visit
🏛️ Public Offices in Korea — Finish in One Visit
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Arrived with the wrong paper? You’ll wait twice. Newcomers often choose the wrong ticket or say too much. This guide gives you a checklist, safe one-liners, and timing tips—so you finish in one visit.
▸ Open Contents (Checklist • Tickets & Hours • Phrases & Dialogue • Mini Drills • Tips • FAQ)
Quick Checklist bring these
Passport / ARC
Lease · utility bill
Korean phone · email
Card · cash
3.5×4.5cm
Passport/ARC
Form · appointment
Revenue stamp*
*Some services need a fee stamp—ask at info desk.
Tickets & Hours don’t pick the wrong line
“번호표 발급”
민원 · 세무 · 출입국
Sometimes Passport/ARC
09:00–18:00
~12:00–13:00
Weekends/holidays
Arrive early; avoid lunch for faster processing.
Key Phrases & Dialogue one line each
“영문 증명서 발급하려고 왔어요.”
“필요 서류가 뭐예요?”
“영수증 주세요.”
Practice Dialogue
A: 안녕하세요. 주민등록등본 발급하려고 왔어요.
Annyeonghaseyo. Jumin-deungnok-deungbon balgeub-haryeogo wasseoyo.
B: 네, 신분증 있으세요?
Ne, sinbunjeung isseuseyo?
A: 네, 여기 있어요.
Ne, yeogi isseoyo.
B: 오른쪽 창구에서 결제하시고 여기로 다시 오세요.
Oreunjjok changgu-eseo gyeolje hasigo yeogiro dasi oseyo.
Micro-habit: After taking the ticket, I will rehearse my purpose line once. Reward: check it off on my phone.
Make it obvious • attractive • easy • satisfying.
Bias Guard: Before you queue, check: correct office · required ID/photo · fee payment method. (Don’t let WYSIATI rush you.)
Mini Drills 1-minute
- Fill-in: “____ 발급하려고 왔어요.”
- Choose: Where do you ask about required papers? (Info desk / Cashier)
- Make: One polite line for your case.
Show answers
1) 등본/재발급 등 · 2) Info desk · 3) ex) “주소 변경하려고 왔어요.”
👩🏫 Teacher’s Tips — sound clear, not complicated
Say the document + action first.
Start with “등본 발급 / 주소 변경”. It reduces confusion.
“등본 발급 / 주소 변경” 처럼 서류+동사를 먼저 말하세요. 헷갈림이 줄어요.
Use one sentence only.
One line is enough; long stories slow you down.
한 문장만 말하세요. 이야기가 길면 진행이 느려져요.
Short Quotes
- “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear
❓ FAQ
Are public offices open on weekends?
Generally no; plan on weekdays.
보통 주말에는 문을 닫아요. 평일에 가세요.
Do staff speak English?
Not guaranteed—use short lines or a translation app.
항상 영어가 되진 않아요. 짧은 문장이나 번역 앱을 준비하세요.
Do I need to book for immigration?
Most cases require online reservation first.
대부분 출입국 업무는 온라인 예약이 필요해요.
👋 Practice with me: 15-minute role-play + instant feedback. italki → teacher/7916559
We’ll script your exact situation and polish pronunciation.
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