Signing up for Korean websites is often a necessary step to access various online services, communities, and shopping platforms in Korea. This guide provides essential vocabulary and phrases to help you navigate the registration process, understand common requirements, and successfully create accounts on Korean websites.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 회원 가입하기
Pronunciation: hoe-won ga-ip-ha-gi
Meaning: To sign up for membership (Website registration)
Essential Vocabulary for Sign-Up
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Expression: 아이디
Pronunciation: a-i-di
Meaning: ID / Username -
Expression: 비밀번호
Pronunciation: bi-mil-beon-ho
Meaning: Password -
Expression: 비밀번호 확인
Pronunciation: bi-mil-beon-ho hwa-gin
Meaning: Confirm Password -
Expression: 이메일
Pronunciation: i-me-il
Meaning: Email -
Expression: 이름
Pronunciation: i-reum
Meaning: Name -
Expression: 성명
Pronunciation: seong-myeong
Meaning: Full Name (often implying real name) -
Expression: 휴대폰 번호
Pronunciation: hyu-dae-pon beon-ho
Meaning: Mobile Phone Number -
Expression: 인증번호
Pronunciation: in-jeung-beon-ho
Meaning: Verification Code -
Expression: 약관 동의
Pronunciation: yak-gwan dong-ui
Meaning: Agreement to Terms and Conditions -
Expression: 필수 항목
Pronunciation: pil-su hang-mok
Meaning: Required Field -
Expression: 선택 항목
Pronunciation: seon-taek hang-mok
Meaning: Optional Field -
Expression: 가입 완료
Pronunciation: ga-ip wan-ryo
Meaning: Registration Complete
Basic Sign-Up Phrases
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Expression: 회원가입 버튼을 누르세요.
Pronunciation: hoe-won-ga-ip beo-teun-eul nu-reu-se-yo.
Meaning: Please press the sign-up button. -
Expression: 아이디를 입력해 주세요.
Pronunciation: a-i-di-reul im-nyeok-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please enter your ID. -
Expression: 아이디 중복 확인
Pronunciation: a-i-di jung-bok hwa-gin
Meaning: Check for ID duplication / Check ID availability -
Expression: 사용할 수 있는 아이디입니다.
Pronunciation: sa-yong-hal su it-neun a-i-di-im-ni-da.
Meaning: This ID is available. -
Expression: 이미 사용 중인 아이디입니다.
Pronunciation: i-mi sa-yong jung-in a-i-di-im-ni-da.
Meaning: This ID is already in use. -
Expression: 비밀번호를 설정해 주세요.
Pronunciation: bi-mil-beon-ho-reul seol-jeong-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please set your password. -
Expression: 이메일 주소를 입력하세요.
Pronunciation: i-me-il ju-so-reul im-nyeok-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: Enter your email address. -
Expression: 이용 약관에 동의합니다.
Pronunciation: i-yong yak-gwan-e dong-ui-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I agree to the terms and conditions. -
Expression: 개인정보 처리방침에 동의합니다.
Pronunciation: gae-in-jeong-bo cheo-ri-bang-chim-e dong-ui-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I agree to the privacy policy. -
Expression: 전체 동의
Pronunciation: jeon-che dong-ui
Meaning: Agree to all -
Expression: 다음 단계로 이동
Pronunciation: da-eum dan-gye-ro i-dong
Meaning: Proceed to the next step -
Expression: 가입하기
Pronunciation: ga-ip-ha-gi
Meaning: Sign Up / Register
Verification and Confirmation Phrases
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Expression: 본인 인증이 필요합니다.
Pronunciation: bon-in in-jeung-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Identity verification is required. -
Expression: 휴대폰으로 인증하기
Pronunciation: hyu-dae-pon-eu-ro in-jeung-ha-gi
Meaning: Verify via mobile phone -
Expression: 이메일로 인증하기
Pronunciation: i-me-il-lo in-jeung-ha-gi
Meaning: Verify via email -
Expression: 인증번호를 발송했습니다.
Pronunciation: in-jeung-beon-ho-reul bal-song-haet-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: The verification code has been sent. -
Expression: 인증번호를 입력해 주세요.
Pronunciation: in-jeung-beon-ho-reul im-nyeok-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please enter the verification code. -
Expression: 인증번호 확인
Pronunciation: in-jeung-beon-ho hwa-gin
Meaning: Confirm verification code -
Expression: 인증이 완료되었습니다.
Pronunciation: in-jeung-i wan-ryo-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Verification is complete. -
Expression: 인증 시간이 초과되었습니다.
Pronunciation: in-jeung si-gan-i cho-gwa-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: The verification time has expired. -
Expression: 인증번호 재전송
Pronunciation: in-jeung-beon-ho jae-jeon-song
Meaning: Resend verification code -
Expression: 회원가입이 성공적으로 완료되었습니다.
Pronunciation: hoe-won-ga-ib-i seong-gong-jeog-eu-ro wan-ryo-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Membership registration has been successfully completed. -
Expression: 이메일 인증 링크를 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: i-me-il in-jeung ring-keu-reul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check the email verification link. -
Expression: 로그인 페이지로 이동
Pronunciation: ro-geu-in pe-i-ji-ro i-dong
Meaning: Go to the login page
Korean Culture Notes
Real Name and RRN: Many older Korean websites traditionally required users to verify their identity using their real name and Resident Registration Number (주민등록번호 – ju-min-deung-rok-beon-ho). While this is becoming less common due to privacy laws, some sites, especially financial or government-related ones, still have stringent verification processes. Foreigners often need to use their Alien Registration Number (외국인등록번호 – oe-gug-in-deung-rok-beon-ho) or find alternative verification methods if available.
Mobile Phone Verification: Mobile phone verification (휴대폰 인증 – hyu-dae-pon in-jeung) is extremely common and often mandatory. This usually requires a Korean phone number registered under your name (or your ARC). This can be a significant hurdle for tourists or short-term visitors without a local SIM card contract.
Agreeing to Multiple Terms: Be prepared to agree to several sets of terms and conditions. Typically, you’ll see separate agreements for general site usage (이용약관 – i-yong-yak-gwan), privacy policy (개인정보 처리방침 – gae-in-jeong-bo cheo-ri-bang-chim), and sometimes optional agreements for marketing information (마케팅 정보 수신 동의 – ma-ke-ting jeong-bo su-sin dong-ui). Look for the “전체 동의” (jeon-che dong-ui – Agree to all) checkbox for convenience, but be aware of what you’re agreeing to, especially regarding marketing.
ActiveX and Security Programs: Although decreasing, some Korean websites, particularly for banking or shopping, might still require the installation of security programs or browser extensions (like ActiveX in the past). Be prepared for potential pop-ups asking for installation permissions, which can sometimes be tricky on non-Windows systems or with non-Korean browser settings.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Alex (A) is trying to sign up for a Korean online shopping mall and asks their Korean friend, Minji (B), for help.
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Expression: A: 민지 씨, 이 쇼핑몰에 회원 가입 좀 도와줄 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: min-ji ssi, i syo-ping-mol-e hoe-won ga-ip jom do-wa-jul su i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: A: Minji, can you help me sign up for this shopping mall? -
Expression: B: 네, 그럼요. 어디가 어려우세요?
Pronunciation: ne, geu-reom-yo. eo-di-ga eo-ryeo-u-se-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, of course. What part are you having trouble with? -
Expression: A: 여기 ‘아이디 중복 확인’을 눌러야 하나요?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi ‘a-i-di jung-bok hwa-gin’-eul nul-leo-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: A: Do I need to click ‘Check ID availability’ here? -
Expression: B: 네, 아이디 입력하고 나서 그걸 눌러서 사용할 수 있는지 확인해야 돼요.
Pronunciation: ne, a-i-di im-nyeok-ha-go na-seo geu-geol nul-leo-seo sa-yong-hal su it-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae-ya dwae-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, after entering the ID, you need to press that to check if it’s available. -
Expression: A: 아, ‘사용할 수 있는 아이디입니다’라고 나왔어요. 다음은 비밀번호 설정 맞죠?
Pronunciation: a, ‘sa-yong-hal su it-neun a-i-di-im-ni-da’-ra-go na-wa-sseo-yo. da-eum-eun bi-mil-beon-ho seol-jeong mat-jyo?
Meaning: A: Ah, it says ‘This ID is available’. Next is setting the password, right? -
Expression: B: 맞아요. 그리고 여기 약관 동의 체크해야 하고요. ‘전체 동의’ 누르면 편해요.
Pronunciation: ma-ja-yo. geu-ri-go yeo-gi yak-gwan dong-ui che-keu-hae-ya ha-go-yo. ‘jeon-che dong-ui’ nu-reu-myeon pyeon-hae-yo.
Meaning: B: That’s right. And you need to check the agreement to terms here. It’s easier if you press ‘Agree to all’. -
Expression: A: 휴대폰 인증도 해야 하네요. 제 외국인 등록번호로 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: hyu-dae-pon in-jeung-do hae-ya ha-ne-yo. je oe-gug-in deung-rok-beon-ho-ro ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: A: I also need to do mobile phone verification. Is it possible with my Alien Registration Number? -
Expression: B: 네, 보통 본인 명의 휴대폰이면 외국인 등록번호로 인증 가능해요. ‘인증번호 받기’ 누르세요.
Pronunciation: ne, bo-tong bon-in myeong-ui hyu-dae-pon-i-myeon oe-gug-in deung-rok-beon-ho-ro in-jeung ga-neung-hae-yo. ‘in-jeung-beon-ho bat-gi’ nu-reu-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, usually if the phone is registered under your name, you can verify with your ARC. Press ‘Receive verification code’. -
Expression: A: 문자로 온 인증번호 입력했어요. 이제 ‘가입 완료’ 누르면 되나요?
Pronunciation: mun-ja-ro on in-jeung-beon-ho im-nyeok-hae-sseo-yo. i-je ‘ga-ip wan-ryo’ nu-reu-myeon doe-na-yo?
Meaning: A: I entered the verification code that came via text. Can I press ‘Registration Complete’ now? -
Expression: B: 네, 다 됐네요! 축하해요, 회원가입 성공이에요!
Pronunciation: ne, da dwaet-ne-yo! chuk-ha-hae-yo, hoe-won-ga-ip seong-gong-i-e-yo!
Meaning: B: Yes, it’s all done! Congratulations, sign-up successful!
Practice Tips
Navigating Korean website sign-ups can feel tricky at first, but it gets easier with practice! Try visiting some popular Korean portal sites (like Naver or Daum) or shopping malls and just look at their ‘회원가입’ (hoe-won-ga-ip) pages. Don’t worry about actually completing the registration if you don’t need an account yet~ Just familiarize yourself with the layout and the vocabulary used. Recognizing words like ‘아이디’, ‘비밀번호’, ‘이메일’, and ‘인증’ will boost your confidence! You can also try using browser translation tools initially, then compare the translation with the original Korean text to learn the specific terms. 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
