What is the phrase for I love you in Korean?

brento22
I recently learned that I want to visit my girlfriend who lives in Seoul, South Korea. As I plan my trip, I realized that I don't know how to express my feelings to her in her native language. I have heard that it's customary to exchange love letters or gifts when expressing affection in Korean culture. But what is the actual phrase for 'I love you' in Korean?

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kaylaxys
In Korean, there are several phrases that convey affection and love. If you want to express that you're 'in love' (), a more casual way is to say . This phrase roughly translates to 'my heart is yours.' If you want to be more formal or express deeper feelings, you could say , which means 'you occupy my entire existence.' For a romantic setting, your girlfriend might appreciate saying to you, meaning 'the warmth of the summer' - a lovely and poetic way to describe the feeling of being in love.
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