Essential Korean Phrases for Korean Convenience Stores

 

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2. Using the Microwave in a Korean Convenience Store

1. 전자레인지 어디 있어요? / 전자레인지 어떻게 사용해요?
2. Jeon-ja-re-in-ji eo-di i-sseo-yo? / Jeon-ja-re-in-ji eo-tteo-ke sa-yong-hae-yo?
3. Where is the microwave? / How do I use the microwave?

Most Korean convenience stores have a microwave available for customers. If you’ve bought a lunchbox, triangle kimbap, dumplings, or a hot bar, you’ll often want to heat them up yourself. (Triangle kimbap is especially tasty when warmed up!)

If you can’t spot the microwave or aren’t sure how to use it, ask a staff member with these phrases.

Cultural Tip:

Many products have instructions on the packaging about how long to heat them and whether you need to open the wrapper a little first.

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3. When You’re Ready to Pay at a Korean Convenience Store

1. 이거 계산할게요
2. I-geo gye-san-hal-ge-yo
3. I’d like to pay for this.

When you’re ready to check out, place your items on the counter and use this phrase to politely indicate you’re ready to pay at a Korean convenience store.
You can also simply say, “계산이요 (Gye-san-i-yo),” which means “Checkout, please.”

You can pay by card, cash, or mobile payment.
Tip: If you have several items, the staff might ask, “모두 계산하실 건가요?” (“Are you paying for all of these?”). Just reply, “네, 이거 계산할게요.” (“Yes, I’d like to pay for these.”)

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4. Asking for a Receipt at a Korean Convenience Store

1. 영수증 주세요
2. Yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo
3. Can I have a receipt, please?

If you want a receipt as a souvenir, for refunds, or for expense tracking, use this phrase at any Korean convenience store. While digital receipts are common, Korean convenience stores are happy to print a paper receipt if you ask.

Your receipt will include details like items purchased, prices, date, and store info—handy for memories or business trips.
Tip: Receipts aren’t always given automatically in Korea, so be sure to ask if you need one, especially for returns or exchanges.

5. Finding What You Need at a Korean Convenience Store

1. 물티슈 어디 있어요?
2. Mul-ti-syu eo-di i-sseo-yo?
3. Where are the wet wipes?

Korean convenience stores can be a bit overwhelming at first, and it’s not always easy to find what you’re looking for. Use this phrase to ask a staff member for help in a Korean convenience store.

Just swap out “물티슈” (wet wipes) for whatever you need—umbrella (우산), ramen (라면), toothbrush (칫솔), etc.:

“우산 어디 있어요?” (“Where are the umbrellas?”)
“라면 어디 있어요?” (“Where is the ramen?”)

Staff will usually point you in the right direction or even walk you to the item.
Tip: Korean convenience stores sell a surprising range of essentials—medicine, chargers, socks, toiletries, and more. Don’t hesitate to ask!

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Hangul (Korean script)	Romanized pronunciation	English translation
봉투 주세요	Bong-tu ju-se-yo	Can I have a bag, please?
전자레인지 어디 있어요? / 전자레인지 어떻게 사용해요?	Jeon-ja-re-in-ji eo-di i-sseo-yo? / Jeon-ja-re-in-ji eo-tteo-ke sa-yong-hae-yo?	Where is the microwave? / How do I use the microwave?
이거 계산할게요	I-geo gye-san-hal-ge-yo	I’d like to pay for this.
영수증 주세요	Yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo	Can I have a receipt, please?
(물건) 어디 있어요?	(Item) eo-di i-sseo-yo?	Where is (item)?

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