Here are some simple daily conversations and greetings in Korean that can help you get by while traveling in Seoul:

Greetings:

• Hello/Hi: 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)
• Goodbye (when you are leaving): 안녕히 계세요 (Annyeonghi gyeseyo)
• Goodbye (when someone else is leaving): 안녕히 가세요 (Annyeonghi gaseyo)
• Good morning: 좋은 아침이에요 (Joeun achimieyo)
• Good night: 안녕히 주무세요 (Annyeonghi jumuseyo)

Basic Phrases:

• Yes: 네 (Ne)
• No: 아니요 (Aniyo)
• Please: 제발 (Jebal)
• Thank you: 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida)
• You’re welcome: 천만에요 (Cheonmaneyo)
• Excuse me (to get attention): 저기요 (Jeogiyo)
• Excuse me (to pass by): 잠시만요 (Jamsimanyo)
• I’m sorry: 죄송합니다 (Joesonghamnida)

Introductions:

• My name is [Your Name]: 제 이름은 [Your Name]입니다 (Je ireumeun [Your Name] imnida)
• Nice to meet you: 만나서 반갑습니다 (Mannaseo bangapseumnida)

Directions and Transportation:

• Where is the subway station?: 지하철 역은 어디에 있나요? (Jihacheol yeogeun eodie itnayo?)
• How much is this?: 이거 얼마에요? (Igeo eolmaeyo?)
• Please take me to [Location]: [Location]에 가 주세요 ([Location]e ga juseyo)
• Do you speak English?: 영어 할 줄 아세요? (Yeongeo hal jul aseyo?)

Shopping and Dining:

• How much is this?: 이거 얼마에요? (Igeo eolmaeyo?)
• Do you have a menu in English?: 영어 메뉴 있어요? (Yeongeo menyu isseoyo?)
• Water, please: 물 주세요 (Mul juseyo)
• Check, please: 계산서 주세요 (Gyesanseo juseyo)

Emergencies:

• Help!: 도와주세요! (Dowajuseyo!)
• I need a doctor: 의사가 필요해요 (Uisaga piryohaeyo)
• Call the police: 경찰 불러 주세요 (Gyeongchal bulleo juseyo)

Useful Phrases:

• I don’t understand: 이해하지 못해요 (Ihaehaji mothaeyo)
• Can you speak slowly?: 천천히 말해 주세요 (Cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo)
• Where is the restroom?: 화장실 어디에요? (Hwajangsil eodieyo?)

These basic phrases should help you navigate daily interactions while in South Korea. Korean people generally appreciate when visitors make an effort to speak their language, even if it’s just a few words.