Gift & Condolence Envelope Guide
See what to write on a Korean gift/condolence envelope, customary amounts by relationship, and how to sign — plus a spelled-out Korean amount for the inner note.
See what to write on a Korean gift/condolence envelope, the customary amount, and where to sign. Enter an amount to get the Korean spelled-out figure for the inner note.
What to write on the front
Write your name vertically at the lower-left of the back. Put your affiliation to the upper-right of your name.
Customary amount (for reference)
아는 사이 5만원, 청첩장 받은 친구·동료 10만원, 절친·가까운 친척 15~20만원. 홀수(3·5·7)가 관례이나 10·20만원은 예외로 무방합니다.
※ Amounts are customs/averages, not rules — they vary by region, closeness and means. 40,000/60,000/90,000 won are traditionally avoided. Follow your family/local custom.
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What to write on the front
Weddings use 祝 結婚 / 賀儀, funerals use 賻儀 (부의) / 謹弔 (근조), 60th/70th birthdays use 祝 壽宴 / 祝 古稀. Pick the occasion to see the phrases in Hanja and Korean, and tap to copy.
How much is customary
Amounts are customs, not rules. These days 50,000 won is a floor and 100,000 a standard, rising with closeness. Odd numbers (3/5/7) are traditional; 40,000/60,000/90,000 are avoided.
Signing and the inner note
Write your name vertically at the lower-left of the back, affiliation to its upper-right. Enter an amount to get a spelled-out figure like '일금 십만원정' to copy for the inner note.
Guidance, no personal data
This guides wording, amounts and etiquette only, and collects no personal data. Family and local customs come first.
Frequently asked questions
What do I write on the envelope?
Congratulations phrases (祝 結婚 etc.) for happy events, condolence phrases (賻儀, 謹弔) for funerals. Korean phrasing is fine too.
How much should I give?
It's a custom, not a rule — commonly 50,000 won minimum, 100,000 standard, more when close. Varies by region and means.
Where do I sign?
Vertically at the lower-left of the back, with your affiliation to the upper-right of your name.