🛒 Convenience Stores in Korea: Shop Like a Local (GS25 · CU · 7-Eleven)
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🛒 Convenience Stores in Korea: Shop Like a Local (GS25 · CU · 7-Eleven)
Need a quick meal, charger, or a cozy seat at 2 a.m.?
This guide shows you how Koreans actually use convenience stores: what to buy, how 1+1 deals work, and the exact Korean you’ll say at the counter—plus a mini dialogue, quiz, and a DIY ice-cup video to try!
실전 표현(한글+RR), 계산대 대화, 1+1/2+1 활용법, DIY 얼음컵 음료 영상까지 한 번에 정리했어요.
📑 Table of Contents (open/close)
🎯 Learning Goals
- Spot 1+1 / 2+1 deals and use in-store gear (microwave, hot water, ramen cooker).
- Use cashier phrases naturally (bag, receipt, mobile pay).
- Role-play a 30-second checkout in Korean.
🧭 Why Koreans Love Convenience Stores
Most branches open late or 24/7, offering quick meals, chargers, toiletries, and a place to sit. Many have 전자레인지 (microwave), 온수 (hot water), 라면 조리기 (ramen cooker), and ATM. It’s more than a shop—it's part of daily life.
🍙 Must-Try Items (with tips)
| Item | What it is | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 삼각김밥 (triangle kimbap) | Seaweed-wrapped rice snack | Pull tabs in order (①②③) so the seaweed stays crispy. |
| 라면 (instant noodles) | Cook with hot water / ramen cooker | Ask for 젓가락 (jeotgarak, chopsticks) at checkout. |
| 어묵 (fish cake) | Hot broth cup or skewer | Some shops offer self-serve broth—check sign. |
| 바나나우유 (banana milk) | Classic sweet milk drink | Often in 2+1 promos—mix flavors to qualify. |
| 아이스크림 | Melona, Jaws Bar, etc. | Look for seasonal discounts near the freezer doors. |
🗣️ Useful Phrases (Hangul + RR + EN)
| Korean | RR | English |
|---|---|---|
| 이거 계산할게요. | i-geo gye-san-hal-ge-yo | I’d like to pay for this. |
| 봉투 필요 없어요. | bong-tu pi-ryo eo-sseo-yo | I don’t need a bag. |
| 전자레인지 사용해도 돼요? | jeon-ja-re-in-ji sa-yong-hae-do dwae-yo | Can I use the microwave? |
| 1+1 행사 맞죠? | wan-peo-seu wan haeng-sa mat-jyo | Is this on the 1+1 deal? |
| 영수증 필요해요. | yeong-su-jeung pi-ryo-hae-yo | I need a receipt. |
| 카카오페이/네이버페이 돼요? | ka-kao-pe-i / ne-i-beo-pe-i dwae-yo | Do you take KakaoPay/Naver Pay? |
💬 Checkout Dialogue (30s)
| Korean | RR | English |
|---|---|---|
| 손님: 이거 계산할게요. 봉투 필요 없어요. | son-nim: i-geo gye-san-hal-ge-yo. bong-tu pi-ryo eo-sseo-yo | Customer: I’ll pay for this. No bag, please. |
| 직원: 네, 1+1 행사 제품 맞으세요. 하나 더 가져오실래요? | ji-gwon: ne, wan-peo-seu wan haeng-sa je-pum ma-jeu-se-yo. ha-na deo ga-jyeo-o-sil-lae-yo | Clerk: Yes, it’s on 1+1. Would you like to grab one more? |
| 손님: 좋아요. 전자레인지 사용해도 돼요? | son-nim: jo-a-yo. jeon-ja-re-in-ji sa-yong-hae-do dwae-yo | Customer: Great. Can I use the microwave? |
| 직원: 네, 저쪽에 있어요. 영수증 드릴까요? | ji-gwon: ne, jeo-jjok-e i-sseo-yo. yeong-su-jeung deu-ril-kkayo | Clerk: Sure, over there. Do you need the receipt? |
| 손님: 네, 부탁해요. 카카오페이 돼요? | son-nim: ne, bu-tak-hae-yo. ka-kao-pe-i dwae-yo | Customer: Yes, please. Do you take KakaoPay? |
📝 Quick Quiz (open)
- “I don’t need a bag”을 한국어로? → 봉투 필요 없어요.
- 1+1인지 확인하는 질문 한 문장?
Answers: ① 봉투 필요 없어요. ② 1+1 행사 맞죠?
❌ Common Mistakes
- Taking only one item on a 1+1 deal. You must bring two to the counter for the promo to apply. KR: 1+1은 보통 같은 제품 2개를 집어야 할인이 적용돼요.
- Not understanding “봉투 필요하세요?” If you don’t need a bag, say “봉투 필요 없어요.” KR: 점원이 봉투(쇼핑백) 필요 여부를 물어요.
- Using microwaves/hot water without asking. Always ask: “전자레인지(온수) 사용해도 돼요?” KR: 매장 규칙이 달라서 먼저 허락을 구하세요.
- Assuming all mobile pay works. Confirm first: “카카오페이/네이버페이 돼요?” KR: 결제 수단 호환 여부 확인 필수.
- Buying alcohol without ID (19+). Have it ready and say: “신분증 보여 드릴게요.” KR: 주류는 신분증 검사 빈번.
👩🏫 Teacher’s Tips
- Front-load key phrases. Practice the cashier lines aloud before entering. KR: 계산대에서 쓸 문장 2–3개만 먼저 외우기.
- Drill with real receipts. Read item names + prices to train number fluency. KR: 영수증으로 숫자·품명 읽기 연습.
- Use micro-missions. Buy one item and ask one question each visit. KR: 방문할 때마다 질문 1개 실습.
🥤 DIY Ice-Cup Challenge (Try this!)
Tip: Grab an ice cup (얼음컵) + your favorite drink, pour, mix, and enjoy. Try saying: “얼음컵 어디에 있어요?” (Where are the ice cups?) · “빨대 있어요?” (Do you have straws?)
Credit: YouTube creators (linked above).
🌏 Did You Know?
한국 편의점은 프로모션(1+1/2+1)과 즉석 먹거리 문화가 발달해 있어요. 많은 매장에서 실내 좌석이 제공되고, 지역 주민들의 만남·휴식 공간 역할도 합니다.
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