Business trips

Plan a workable schedule, stay connected and keep clear records.

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Business trips — Plan a workable schedule, stay connected and keep clear records.

A business trip: check what you will actually do
Calling a trip “business” is not enough to choose an entry route. Meetings, negotiations, hands-on work and paid services may be treated differently.
Plan a Seoul business day with room between meetings
A calendar full of station names can look manageable until you add transfers, exits and building security. Plan door to door.
Stay connected without making the hotel Wi-Fi your plan
Sort out the phone connection you need before the first meeting. Your work device, company security rules and local services may need different arrangements.
A few Korean phrases for a business meeting
You do not need a long speech. A clear greeting, a polite request to repeat something and a confirmed next step will carry you through many short exchanges.
Receipts and expenses: keep the record while it is fresh
The easiest time to fix a receipt is before leaving the counter. Your employer’s reimbursement policy determines what you need, so check it before the trip.