How to say "I have a a peanut and walnut allergy, even with just the oil. If I eat it I could die."
My friend and I will be travelling to Korea this summer.
My friend however, has a severe walnut/peanut allergy and I want to put this phrase on a piece of paper so we can show it to people.

I'm also aware that nut allergies aren't very common in Korea so they might not take it seriously.
Peanut allergies are responsible for more than half of food allergy related deaths, which is common knowledge in Europe but not in Korea.

So how do I say: "I have a a peanut and walnut allergy, even with just the oil. If I eat it I could die."

You don't have to translate literally, just say it however way you think makes it very clear.

Question

How to say "I have a a peanut and walnut allergy, even with just the oil. If I eat it I could die."
My friend and I will be travelling to Korea this summer.
My friend however, has a severe walnut/peanut allergy and I want to put this phrase on a piece of paper so we can show it to people.

I'm also aware that nut allergies aren't very common in Korea so they might not take it seriously.
Peanut allergies are responsible for more than half of food allergy related deaths, which is common knowledge in Europe but not in Korea.

So how do I say: "I have a a peanut and walnut allergy, even with just the oil. If I eat it I could die."

You don't have to translate literally, just say it however way you think makes it very clear.

Answer

저는 심한 땅콩하고 호두 알레르기가 있습니다. 땅콩 기름만 먹어도 죽을 수 있습니다. 땅콩이나 호두 들어가는 음식을 먹으면 안 됩니다.

I have a severe peanut and walnut allergy. Even eating just the oil could kill me. I cannot have any food containing peanuts or walnuts.

I had a friend come to Korean with a peanut allergy. He carried around a similar piece of paper. Died after 5 days being here.

Just kidding. Most Korean restaurants, while they don't necessarily understand the severity of allergies, will appreciate your situation and work hard to accommodate you.

Have a great time in Korea! it's a great place

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The question has been answered, but good luck with your trip to Korea-- I'm extremely jealous!

Although there is not as big an awareness of peanut allergies in Korea as you mentioned, they definitely will take it seriously as you have described the severity of the allergy, so you and your friend have no reason to worry once you explain properly.

Have fun!

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