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Basic etiquette in Korea, in eight useful moments

한국의 기본 예절An illustrated first-trip guide to greetings, shared transport, shoes, photographs and considerate use of public space—with the context that a poster cannot show.
Illustrated Korea Era guide showing eight everyday etiquette moments in Korea
Illustration reviewed 2026-08-21. The structured guidance below—not text baked into the image—is the published reference.

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Eight moments a first-time visitor can recognize.

Use the local instruction in front of you whenever it is more specific than this guide.
  1. 01

    Greet politely

    정중하게 인사하기

    A friendly hello and a small bow are safe, low-pressure ways to greet someone.A deep formal bow is not expected in every casual encounter. Follow the other person's level of formality.
  2. 02

    Keep shared spaces quiet

    공공장소에서는 조용히

    Keep calls, conversation and personal audio low on trains, buses and in quiet neighborhoods.Use earphones and pay attention to signs or announcements; expectations are strongest in crowded or residential spaces.
  3. 03

    Wait in line

    줄 서서 기다리기

    Join the marked queue and let passengers leave before you board.Floor arrows and platform lines usually explain the local flow better than copying a crowd at the last second.
  4. 04

    Check whether shoes come off

    신발을 벗는지 확인하기

    Remove shoes in homes and wherever the entrance, host or floor layout asks you to.Some guesthouses, temples and floor-seating restaurants also ask. Do not assume every traditional-looking venue does.
  5. 05

    Use both hands in formal exchanges

    두 손으로 주고받기

    Using both hands to give or receive an item is a considerate default with elders and in formal situations.Everyday exchanges can be more relaxed. Treat this as a respectful option, not a test visitors are waiting to fail.
  6. 06

    Take care with trash

    쓰레기 규칙 지키기

    Use the bins and sorting labels provided; if there is no bin, carry your waste until you find one.Sorting rules vary by building and municipality, so the label at the bin is more useful than a universal color rule.
  7. 07

    Ask before photographing people

    사진 촬영 전 허락 구하기

    Ask before making a person the subject of a photo or recording inside a private space.Museums, temples, performances and security areas can have their own restrictions. Posted rules always take priority.
  8. 08

    Respect shared and priority spaces

    배려석과 공용 공간 존중하기

    Keep priority seats and accessible routes available for the people they are intended to serve.Needs are not always visible. Notice the signs, make room promptly and avoid treating a crowded carriage as storage space.

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OFFICIAL CONTEXT

The illustration is not the source.

Wording was checked against official Seoul tourism and city guidance on 2026-08-21. Cultural context evolves, and a venue’s current instruction wins.