How to Say "Hi" in Korean

The most common and simple way to say "hi" in Korean is:

• 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)

This is a polite and standard greeting used in most situations.

Other Ways to Say Hi in Korean

• 안녕 (annyeong)
  Informal and casual, used with close friends or younger people.

• 여보세요 (yeoboseyo)
  Used when answering the phone, equivalent to "hello."

Pronunciation Tips

• 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) sounds like: "ahn-nyung-ha-seh-yo"
• 안녕 (annyeong) sounds like: "ahn-nyung"

Feel free to use 안녕하세요 to greet anyone politely!