Emma's Korea

Emma's Korea

Practical Korean for your trip, explained by a Korean-American former Seoul guide.

How to Book a Place to Stay in Seoul with an App (and What to Say at Check-in)

A step-by-step guide to booking your Seoul stay on Airbnb or NOL (formerly Yanolja), from installing the app to saying "I booked under Emma" in Korean, with audio.

Oct 19, 2026  ·  3 min read

How to Read a Korean Cafe Menu (Most Words Are English in Disguise)

Americano, latte, waffle: most Korean cafe menus are English words written in Hangul. Learn to read them, plus the exact phrase to order your coffee.

Oct 18, 2026  ·  1 min read

Seoul Subway Signs in Korean: 10 Words to Read Before Your Trip

Exit, entrance, restroom, transfer: the 10 Korean signs you'll see everywhere in Seoul, with romanization and an easy way to read each one.

Oct 17, 2026  ·  2 min read

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Ten signs, eight cafe words and six travel phrases on two printable pages.

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