Korean Government Notice Words for Foreign Residents

Public office notices in Korea often use formal words that are hard for beginners. A message may ask you to submit a document, visit by a deadline, reserve an appointment, or check whether your application was approved. This lesson explains the Korean notice words foreign residents should recognize first.

## Key phrases
– 서류를 제출해 주세요. – Please submit the documents.
– 신청이 승인되었습니다. – The application has been approved.
– 기한 내에 방문하세요. – Please visit within the deadline.
– 방문예약이 필요합니다. – A visit reservation is required.

## Vocabulary
– 신청 – application
– 서류 – documents
– 제출 – submission
– 기한 – deadline
– 승인 – approval
– 반려 – returned or rejected
– 방문예약 – visit reservation
– 민원 – civil service request
– 확인서 – confirmation document
– 문의 – inquiry

## Example conversation
A: 문자에 서류 제출이라고 왔어요. – The text says document submission.
B: 기한이 있는지 확인하세요. – Check whether there is a deadline.
A: 방문예약도 필요하대요. – It says a visit reservation is also required.
B: 그럼 먼저 예약하고 방문하세요. – Then make a reservation first and visit.

## Common mistake
반려 does not mean approved. It usually means the request was returned, rejected, or needs correction.

## Quick check
Which word means deadline?
Answer: 기한