My mom is here visiting and she is disabled. She is only 50 years old and looks fairly healthy but she can not stand for long amounts of time. She has heart problems and bad circulation in her legs. I'm worried about her getting a seat on the subway and buses. Can someone translate for me a note that we can carry and show to someone that is sitting down to ask if they will give up their seat so that my mom can sit down? Does anyone see any problems with doing this? I don't want to offend anyone or cause problems. I know that it is customary to give up your seat to elderly, pregnant or disabled people but since my mom looks healthy, people might not understand that she needs to sit down.

While waiting for translation, might I suggest a cane? Sort of a universal symbol.
I am assuming you know that each subway car has handicapped seating? If you look on the floor outside of the train stop, there are brass triangle markings with a handicap symbol. Stand on that position, and when the train stops, you will be positioned by the right seating area. Also there are elevators instead of escalators if you prefer. Markings are usually not in English.
The bus is another story!

My mom has heart problems and bad circulation in her legs
so she can’t stand for a long time.
저의 어머니는 심장질환이 있으며, 다리에 혈액순환이 안되어서
오래 서 있질 못합니다.

I’m really sorry but would you give up your seat for her?
정말 죄송하지만, 제어머님께 자리를 양보해 주실수 있는지요??

Thank you.
고맙습니다.




Hope this helps.

Thank you for your help.

My pleasure.

But it seems my post was too late to help you
cause I just read your post about train gimpo to incheon air port.

Anyway, hope your mom had a great time during her stay in Korea.

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