Difference between to ask and to request in Korean
묻다·요청하다
묻다to ask
묻다 means to ask when you want an answer, information, or help. You can use it in many daily situations, like asking a teacher, a friend, or a worker in a store. It is a very common action word in everyday Korean conversation.
요청하다to request
요청하다 (to request) means to politely ask for something, help, or an action. You use it when you want another person or place to do something for you. It is common in daily life, at school, in stores, and when traveling.
The difference
요청하다 means asking someone to do something for you, not asking for information or an answer. Use it for requests, not simple questions.