# Korean Words for Using a Parking Payment Machine

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In Korea, many parking lots use a payment machine before you leave. You may need to enter your car number, apply a discount, pay, and exit within a few minutes.

The machine can look intimidating, but the key words repeat across malls, hospitals, cafés, and apartment visitor parking areas.

## The usual flow

Most machines follow the same order: enter your car number, choose your car from the screen, apply any discount, pay, and leave. If your car is not shown, check the last four digits first.

## Words on the payment screen

| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 주차정산기 | jucha jeongsangi | parking payment machine |
| 차량번호 | charyang beonho | car number / license plate number |
| 결제 | gyeolje | payment |
| 할인권 | harin-gwon | discount ticket |
| 영수증 | yeongsujeung | receipt |
| 출차 | chulcha | exit with car |
| 정산 완료 | jeongsan wallyo | payment completed |

## Discounts are common

In Korea, stores, hospitals, restaurants, and cafés may validate parking. You may receive a paper discount ticket, a barcode, or an automatic discount linked to your license plate. Ask "주차 할인 돼요?" if you are not sure.

## What to say if you need help

| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 주차 할인 돼요? | jucha harin dwaeyo? | Is parking discount available? |
| 차량번호 입력했어요 | charyang beonho ipnyeokhaesseoyo | I entered the car number |
| 결제가 안 돼요 | gyeoljega an dwaeyo | The payment is not working |
| 도와주세요 | dowajuseyo | Please help me |

## The number matters most

At a Korean parking machine, the most important thing is usually your license plate number. Once you recognize 차량번호, 결제, 할인권, and 출차, the whole process becomes much less stressful.

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