Going Through Security
Essential phrases for navigating airport security smoothly and communicating with officials.
Key Phrases
안녕하세요.
neutralannyeonghaseyo.
Hello.
수고하십니다.
politesugohasimnida.
Thank you for your hard work.
A formal, respectful greeting often used with security or staff on duty.
여권하고 탑승권 여기 있어요.
neutralyeogwonhago tapseunggwon yeogi isseoyo.
Here are my passport and boarding pass.
노트북도 꺼내요?
neutralnoteubukdo kkeonaeyo?
Do I take out my laptop too?
노트북 꺼내?
casualnoteubuk kkeonae?
Do I take out the laptop?
Ask your travel companion this, never the security staff.
신발도 벗어요?
neutralsinbaldo beoseoyo?
Do I take off my shoes too?
주머니에 아무것도 없어요.
neutraljumeonie amugeotdo eopseoyo.
There is nothing in my pockets.
가방 안에 물 있어요?
neutralgabang ane mul isseoyo?
Is there water in the bag?
Security staff will often ask you this.
다 끝났어요?
neutralda kkeutnasseoyo?
Is it all finished?
다 끝났어?
casualda kkeutnasseo?
Is it all finished?
Only use this with a friend or companion, not with security officials.