KIIP 2: Unit 14 – Essential Words and Phrases About Public Services

KIIP 2 Unit 14 Public Services

Welcome to KIIP Level 2: Unit 14! In this lesson, we will learn essential vocabulary and phrases for handling government procedures, health services, and immigration matters in Korea. You'll also master key grammar structures to ask for permission and explain requirements.

 

Essential Vocabulary & Phrases

District Office (구청) & Community Center (주민센터)

Korean

English

구청

District office

주민센터

Community center

주소 변경 신고를 하다

Report change of address

출생 신고를 하다

Register a birth

혼인 신고를 하다

Report marriage

증명서를 받다

Receive a certificate

Public Health Center (보건소)

Korean

English

건강 검진을 받다

Get a health check-up

예방 주사를 맞다

Get a vaccination

건강 진단서를 받다

Receive a health certificate

Immigration Office (출입국외국인청)

Korean

English

외국인 등록증

Alien registration card

영주권

Permanent residency

국적 취득

Acquire nationality

귀화

Naturalization

통합신청서

Integrated application form

신고서

Report form

등록증 재발급

Card reissuance

체류 기간 연장

Extend stay period

체류 자격 변경

Change visa status

Example Dialogues

·        구청에서 무엇을 해요?
(What do you do at the district office?)
→ 
주소 변경 신고를 해요.
(Report a change of address.)

·        출입국외국인청에서 무엇을 신청해요?
(What do you apply for at immigration?)
→ 
외국인 등록증을 신청해요.
(Apply for an alien registration card.)


Grammar Notes & Examples

1. Verb + -어도 되다 (Can I...) or (You can…)

Used to ask for or grant permission.

Examples:

·        출생 신고를 남편이 해도 돼요?
(Can my husband do the birth registration?)
→ 
, 남편이 해도 돼요.
(Yes, he may.)

·        인터넷으로 주소 변경 신고를 해도 돼요?
(Can I report an address change online?)
→ 
, 해도 돼요.
(Yes, you can.)

·        인터넷으로 주소 변경 신고를 해도 돼요.

(You can also report a change of address online.)

 

2. Verb/Adjective + -으려면 (If you want to...)

Used to state requirements for a goal.

Examples:

·        외국인 등록증을 재발급 받으려면 사진과 여권이 필요해요.
(To reissue your alien card, you need a photo and passport.)

·        비자 연장 신청을 하려면 방문 예약을 해야 돼요.
(To apply for a visa extension, you must book an appointment.)

·        한국어를 잘하려면 한국 드라마를 많이 봐야 돼요.
(To master Korean, watch many Korean dramas.)

 

Reading Comprehension

통합신청서 (신고서)
업무선택: 외국인등록
성명: Anisuru Rahman
성별: 
생년월일 또는 외국인등록번호: 19881015
국적: 방글라데시
여권번호: OK19881015
여권 발급일자: 2019.05.01
여권 유효기간: 2029.04.30
대한민국 주소: 경기도 안산시 단원구 부부로 43
전화번호: 없음
휴대전화: 010-1988-1015
본국 주소: Shaheed Ahmed Ave, Dhaka 1208
근무처: () 한국새시
사업자 등록 번호: 123-45-67890
신청일: 2025.04.15
신청인 서명 또는 : Rahman

New Words:

·        근무처 → Workplace

·        체류지 → Place of stay

·        부여 → Issuance

·        유효 기간 → Validity period

·        사업자 등록 번호 → Business registration number

·        서명 → Signature

·         → Seal/stamp

Translation:
"Integrated Application Form (Report)"
Service: Alien Registration
Name: Anisuru Rahman | Gender: Male
*Date of Birth/Alien Registration No.: 19881015 | Nationality: Bangladesh*
Passport No.: OK19881015 | Issue Date: 2019.05.01 | Expiry: 2029.04.30
*Address in Korea: 43 Buburo, Danwon-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do*
*Phone: None | Mobile: 010-1988-1015*
Home Country Address: Shaheed Ahmed Ave, Dhaka 1208
*Employer: Korea Saeci Co. | Business Registration No.: 123-45-67890*
*Application Date: 2025.04.15 | Applicant Signature/Seal: Rahman*

 

Quiz

Translate into Korean using the grammar and vocabulary from this lesson:

1.     "Can I get vaccinated at the public health center?"

2.     "To apply for naturalization, you need to live in Korea for 5 years."

3.     "You may submit the marriage report online."

4.     "Where should I go to extend my visa?"


Answers:

1.     보건소에서 예방 주사를 맞아도 돼요?

2.     귀화하려면 한국에서 5 살아야 돼요.

3.     혼인 신고를 인터넷으로 제출해도 돼요.

4.     비자 연장하려면 어디에 가야 돼요?

 

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned vocabulary for government offices, health services, and immigration, how to ask permission with Verb + -어도 되다, and how to state requirements with Verb + -으려면. These will help you navigate Korea's public systems confidently. Practice these in real-life situations! 🏛️🛂 Happy studying! 🌟

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