Learn Practical Korean Terms and Expressions for Visiting a Repair Shop (수선집)

Whether it’s a torn jacket, a loose sole, or a zipper issue, visiting a repair shop (수선집) in Korea is an eco-friendly and budget-conscious choice. Knowing the right Korean vocabulary and phrases will help you communicate clearly and confidently when repairing clothing or shoes.

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👕 Must-Know Vocabulary for Clothing Repair in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
수선	su-seon	Repair (for clothes/shoes)
수선집	su-seon-jip	Repair shop
재봉	jae-bong	Sewing / stitching
옷	ot	Clothes
단추	dan-chu	Button
지퍼	ji-peo	Zipper
찢어지다	jjij-eo-ji-da	To be torn
꿰매다	kkwe-mae-da	To sew/stitch
기장	gi-jang	Length (of pants/skirt)
수선비	su-seon-bi	Repair cost
구멍	gu-meong	Hole
실밥	sil-bap	Thread (loose ends)
천	cheon	Fabric / cloth
패치	pae-chi	Patch

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👞 Must-Know Vocabulary for Shoe Repair in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
신발	sin-bal	Shoes
구두	gu-du	Dress shoes
운동화	un-dong-hwa	Sneakers
구두굽	gu-du-gup	Shoe heel
깔창	kkal-chang	Insole
밑창	mit-chang	Sole (bottom of the shoe)
본드	bon-deu	Glue
수선공	su-seon-gong	Repair worker
가죽	ga-juk	Leather
꿰매다	kkwe-mae-da	To stitch (shoe or fabric)

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🗣️ Useful Phrases for Clothing & Shoe Repair in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
옷을 수선하고 싶어요.	ot-eul su-seon-ha-go sip-eo-yo.	I want to get this clothing repaired.
바지가 찢어졌어요.	ba-ji-ga jjij-eo-jyeoss-eo-yo.	My pants are torn.
단추를 다시 달아 주세요.	dan-chu-reul da-si dal-a ju-se-yo.	Please reattach the button.
지퍼가 고장 났어요.	ji-peo-ga go-jang nass-eo-yo.	The zipper is broken.
길이를 줄여 주세요.	gi-li-reul jul-yeo ju-se-yo.	Please shorten the length.
신발 굽을 갈아 주세요.	sin-bal gup-eul gal-a ju-se-yo.	Please replace the heel.
밑창이 떨어졌어요.	mit-chang-i tteol-eo-jyeoss-eo-yo.	The sole came off.
깔창을 넣을 수 있나요?	kkal-chang-eul neo-eul su inn-a-yo?	Can you add insoles?
얼마 걸려요?	eol-ma geol-lyeo-yo?	How long will it take?
수선비가 얼마예요?	su-seon-bi-ga eol-ma-ye-yo?	How much is the repair fee?

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🧵 Cultural & Practical Tips on Clothing & Shoe Repair in Korea

🧷 Tailor Shops vs. Dry Cleaners

• Some 세탁소 (laundromats) also offer basic clothing repairs like button reattachment or hemming.
• For more detailed adjustments, go to a 수선전문점 (tailor or alteration shop).

👞 Shoe Repair Stations

• You’ll often find 신발 수선소 near subway exits or traditional markets. They’re typically small booths with signs like “구두 수선.”

💸 Affordable & Fast

• Most repairs are affordable—e.g., hemming pants can cost as little as ₩5,000–₩10,000.
• Turnaround time is usually same-day to 2 days, depending on the job.

📏 Know the Terms

• Tailors may ask about 기장 (length) or 핏 (fit), so it’s helpful to know your measurements or describe where to adjust (“무릎까지 줄여 주세요” – “Please shorten it to the knees”).

🧵 Bring Cash

• Many small shops are cash-preferred, especially in markets or street-side booths.

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🎯 Quick Quiz

1. What does “지퍼가 고장 났어요” mean?
2. How do you say “Please shorten the length” in Korean?
3. Translate: “The sole came off.”

💬 Comment your answers below!

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