Asking for directions

Say it like this

1. 실례합니다.sillyehamnida.Excuse me.
2. 여기가 어디예요?yeogiga eodiyeyo?Where am I?
3. 경복궁 어떻게 가요?gyeongbokgung eotteoke gayo?How do I get to Gyeongbokgung?
4. 걸어서 갈 수 있어요?georeoseo gal su isseoyo?Can I walk there?
5. 얼마나 멀어요?eolmana meoreoyo?How far is it?
6. 지도에서 보여 주실래요?jidoeseo boyeo jusillaeyo?Could you show me on the map?
7. 오른쪽이에요, 왼쪽이에요?oreunjjogieyo, oenjjogieyo?Is it right or left?
8. 화장실 어디예요?hwajangsil eodiyeyo?Where's the restroom?

Good to know

• Korean map apps work better than global ones for walking and transit directions.
• Subway stations and big buildings almost always have free, clean restrooms.

All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.