Quick answer

Use this lesson when you need Korean for public office application documents. Start with "신청서" and check the meaning before you act.

Key words

  • 신청서 – application form
    The main form used at a public office.
  • 신청 – application/request
    Used when applying for a public service.
  • 민원 – civil service request
    A public office request or service case.
  • 구비서류 – required paperwork
    Checklist of documents to prepare.
  • 필수 서류 – required documents
    Documents that must be submitted.
  • 첨부서류 – attached documents
    Extra documents submitted with the application.
  • 원본 – original document
    The original document, not a copy.
  • 사본 – copy
    A copied document.
  • 제출 – submit
    Handing in forms or documents.
  • 접수 – receipt/submission
    The office accepting your application.
  • 접수번호 – receipt number
    Number used to track the application.
  • 처리기간 – processing period
    How long the office may take.

Useful phrases

  • 신청서류를 제출하고 싶어요. – I would like to submit the application documents.
  • 구비서류를 확인해 주세요. – Please check the required paperwork.
  • 원본과 사본이 모두 필요한가요? – Do I need both the original and a copy?
  • 처리기간은 얼마나 걸리나요? – How long is the processing period?
  • 보완 요청이 있으면 알려 주세요. – Please tell me if there is a request for correction or supplement.

Example dialogue

A: 민원 신청서류를 제출하고 싶어요. – I would like to submit civil service application documents.

B: 신청서, 구비서류, 사본을 먼저 확인해 주세요. – Please check the application form, required paperwork, and copies first.

A: 접수번호를 받을 수 있나요? – Can I receive a receipt number?

B: 네, 접수 후 처리기간과 보완 요청 여부를 확인해 드릴게요. – Yes, after receipt I will check the processing period and whether any supplement is requested.

Common mistake

Do not submit public office application documents before checking the application form, required paperwork, original documents, copies, fee, deadline, receipt number, processing period, approval or rejection status, and any request for correction.

Self-check

Which word helps you track a submitted public office application?

  1. 접수번호
  2. 사본
  3. 수수료

Answer: 접수번호

Practice path

Situation path: Korean words for public office application documents

Practice these words in the BSKorean app: article-post-31465

This lesson teaches vocabulary and reading cues. It does not replace bank, legal, medical, or government instructions.

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