Language

Major Languages

The Koreans are one ethnic family speaking one language. The Korean language is spoken by more than 65 million people. The fact that all Koreans speak and write the same language has been a crucial factor in their strong national identity. Modern Korea has several different dialects including the standard one used in Seoul and central areas, but they are similar enough that speakers/listeners do not have trouble understanding each other.

 Korean (official) and English is widely taught

Traditional greetings

Hi!  An-yŏng-ha-se-yo.

Good Morning  An-yŏng-hi ju-mu-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? / An-nyŏng-ha-se-yo? (polite)
Good Evening   Shik-sa-ha-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? / An-nyŏng-ha-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? (polite)
Welcome (greeting someone)  Hwan-yŏng-ham-ni-da. 

How are you?  Chal ji-nae-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? 

Thank you (very much)!  Nŏ-mu) kam-sa-ham-ni-da!

And you?  … ŭ-nyo/nŭ-nyo?
You're welcome! (for "thank you")  A-ni-e-yo.
Good night  An-yŏng-hi ju-mu-se-yo.
Good bye!  An-nyŏng-hi ga-se-yo! / An-nyŏng-hi ge-se-yo!