Showing the destination
기사님, 이 주소로 가 주세요.
Gisanim, i jusoro ga juseyo.
Driver, please go to this address.
You may hear
네, 알겠습니다.
Yes, understood.
기사님 is a respectful way to address a driver. Show the full Korean address.
All situations
Taxi
Korean Taxi Phrases: Show an Address, Stop, Pay, and Get a Receipt
A Korean address on screen does more work than a long explanation. These phrases help with the few moments when a driver still needs a clear instruction.
These phrases use polite Korean suitable for most adult travel interactions. Service details can change, so confirm schedules, eligibility, fees, and emergency availability with the linked official source.
Use in order
Phrases for this situation
8 practical phrases
Loading a suitcase
트렁크 좀 열어 주세요.
Teureongkeu jom yeoreo juseyo.
Please open the trunk.
You may hear
짐 여기 주세요.
Please put the luggage here.
좀 softens a request and makes it sound less abrupt.
Checking travel time
여기까지 얼마나 걸려요?
Yeogikkaji eolmana geollyeoyo?
How long does it take to get here?
You may hear
한 30분 정도 걸려요.
It takes about 30 minutes.
정도 means approximately. Traffic can change the answer quickly.
Asking to wait briefly
여기서 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Yeogiseo jamsiman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait here for a moment.
You may hear
네, 기다릴게요.
Okay, I will wait.
Ask before leaving the taxi. Waiting charges may continue.
Stopping at the destination
기사님, 여기서 내려 주세요.
Gisanim, yeogiseo naeryeo juseyo.
Driver, please let me off here.
You may hear
여기 맞으세요?
Is this the right place?
Use this when you can see a safe stopping point near your destination.
Paying by card
카드로 결제할게요.
Kadeuro gyeoljehalgeyo.
I will pay by card.
You may hear
카드 넣어 주세요.
Please insert the card.
Keep another payment method available in case a particular card fails.
Requesting a receipt
영수증 주세요.
Yeongsujeung juseyo.
Please give me a receipt.
You may hear
여기 있습니다.
Here it is.
A receipt is useful when you need to identify a taxi after leaving something behind.
The destination looks wrong
제가 보여 드린 주소와 다른 것 같아요.
Jega boyeo deurin jusowa dareun geot gatayo.
I think this is different from the address I showed you.
You may hear
주소를 다시 보여 주세요.
Please show me the address again.
State the mismatch calmly and show the saved address again.
Field notes
Use a Korean map result
Open the place in a Korea-compatible map and show the Korean road address. A business name alone may have several branches.
Keep the receipt
The receipt can help identify the vehicle if you leave an item behind. Request it before opening the door.
Before you go
Quick checklist
- Korean road address and phone number saved
- Correct branch confirmed
- Backup payment method available
- Receipt collected before leaving
Official sources and current details
Language checked 2026-07-10. Follow the source for time-sensitive operating information.