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Open / Closed in Korean: 영업 중, 휴무
영업 중 = open. 휴무 / 문 닫았어요 = closed.
Published on September 14, 2026
Open = 영업 중 (yeong-eop jung). Closed = 휴무 or 문 닫았어요.
On doors you’ll see 영업시간 (hours). 정기휴무 = regular closed day (often Monday).
Politeness levels
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 지금 영업해요? | jigeum yeongeophaeyo? | Are you open now? | Question |
| 영업 중이에요 | yeong-eop jungieyo | We're open | Answer |
| 오늘 휴무예요 | oneul hyumuyeyo | Closed today | Closed |
| 몇 시에 닫아요? | myeot sie dadayo? | What time do you close? | Hours |
Related phrases
- 오늘 몇 시까지 해요? (oneul myeot sikkaji haeyo?): Until what time today?
- 내일 열어요? (naeil yeoreoyo?): Do you open tomorrow?
- 임시 휴무 (imsi hyumu): Temporarily closed
Field tip
KakaoMap / Naver Map often show live open/closed status.
Common mistake
오픈했어요 is Konglish; 영업해요 is more standard.
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