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Want to Learn Korean but Don’t Know Where to Start?
If you’ve ever wanted to pick up Korean but didn’t know how or where to begin, you’re in the right place! On this page, each of our “Committee Kids” – the amazing team behind the fan project – shares their favorite Korean-learning apps and tools.
Whether you’re looking for fun ways to memorize vocabulary, practice pronunciation, or dive into grammar, our team’s recommendations will help you get started – and make learning Korean as enjoyable as following Stray Kids!
How to Greet People in Korean 🇰🇷✨
Greeting someone properly is one of the most important parts of speaking Korean. Even if you only know a few words, using a polite greeting can leave a kind and respectful impression.
안녕하세요 is the most common and safest way to say hello in everyday situations. If you want to be extra polite, a small bow is also common when greeting someone.
One important thing to remember is that Korean has different speech levels. That means the way you speak can change depending on the person’s age or your relationship with them. When in doubt, it’s always best to choose the polite form.
🌍 Korean Vocabulary – Countries
독일 (Dogil) → Germany
한국 (Hanguk) → Korea (South Korea)
북한 (Bukhan) → North Korea
일본 (Ilbon) → Japan
중국 (Jungguk) → China
프랑스 (Peurangseu) → France
영국 (Yeongguk) → United Kingdom
미국 (Miguk) → United States / USA
캐나다 (Kaenada) → Canada
호주 (Hoju) → Australia
러시아 (Reosia) → Russia
스페인 (Seu-pe-in) → Spain
이탈리아 (Itallia) → Italy
브라질 (Beurajil) → Brazil
인도 (Indo) → India
터키 (Teoki) → Turkey
Here our Committee Kids share the Korean learning apps they personally use. Each recommendation comes with a short note on why it works for them – so you can discover the tools that might fit your own learning style best
TEUIDA
HeyKorea
EggBun
Basic Korean to Travel
Planning a trip to Korea? 🩵
Here are some basic Korean expressions to help you feel more confident while traveling. Simple, practical, and perfect for getting started.
Hello
안녕하세요
Thank you
감사합니다
Sorry / I’m sorry
죄송합니다
Excuse me
저기요
I can’t speak Korean
한국어 못해요
This one, please
이거 주세요
It’s okay
괜찮아요
Can you speak English?
영어 할 수 있어요?
Yes / No
네 / 아니요
Learn. Understand. Apply.
We firmly believe that language connects people. Korean not only brings you closer to K-pop, K-dramas and Korean culture – it opens doors to new people, new experiences and new perspectives.
And yes, the journey can sometimes feel like an endgame raid without buffs... but it's much more fun together.
🎯 Mini-lesson:
The most important forms of politeness In Korean, the verb form changes depending on the level of politeness. Three levels that you can use immediately:
Formal polite
갑니다 (gam-ni-da)
Official situations, TV, announcements
Informally polite
가요 (ga-yo)
Everyday life, new contacts, service areas
Informal casual
가 (ga)
Friends, peers, familiar people
✨ Pro tip: If you're unsure - 가요 (ga-yo) is always a good choice. Perfect all-rounder.
💬 Fun Fact
"Thank you" is used several times in Korean.
A phrase that wins hearts everywhere:
👉 감사합니다 (gamsa-hamnida) - very polite, always appropriate.