Road signs in South Korea
Hangul on the signs
Signs with Hangul, the round and square Korean letters, put you in South Korea.
- Look for Hangul letters like ㅇ, ㅎ and ㅁ in the words.
- Warning triangles are yellow inside with a red border.
- Route signs are blue or green, with English under the Korean.
16 photos, grouped by the clue they show.
Key clue Yellow warning triangle 4
Key clue Give-way triangle 4
Key clue Crossing sign 4
Key clue Chevron 2
Key clue Hangul sign 2
South Korea: what its road signs look like
South Korean signs are written in Hangul, the Korean alphabet with round and square shapes, often with English beneath.
Warning signs are triangles that are yellow inside with a red border.
The same signs are used across South Korea.
Look-alikes: how to tell them apart
Japan
ThailandJapan writes in kanji and kana, with many more complex characters. Thailand uses its curly Thai script.
Questions about road signs in South Korea
How can I recognise Korean on signs?
Hangul letters are built from circles, lines and small squares, like ㅇ, ㅎ and ㅁ.
What colour are warning signs in South Korea?
Yellow triangles with a red border.