Taking photos

Why

Privacy is taken seriously; filming strangers without asking can cause real trouble.

Do

• Ask before photographing people, especially children.
• Check for no-photo signs in shops, museums and temples.

Avoid

• Don't film strangers on the subway.
• Don't use flash or tripods where it's posted not to.

Useful sentence

사진 찍어도 될까요?sajin jjigeodo doelkkayo?May I take a photo?

These are general customs; people, generations and situations vary — kindness covers most mistakes.