Korean Dictionary
How to say “Priority Seat” in Korean
노약자석
noyakjaseok
IntermediateTransportation
Usage & Context
노약자석 are reserved seats on Korean subway cars designated for the elderly, pregnant women, disabled individuals, and those with young children. In Korean subway culture there is strong social pressure not to sit in 노약자석 even when the car is not full. Many young Koreans avoid 노약자석 entirely out of respect for potential users.
Example Sentence
노약자석은 어르신들을 위해 비워두세요.
Please keep the priority seats empty for the elderly.
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