Whether you're working in Korea or conducting business with Korean companies, knowing essential business vocabulary is crucial. This guide provides 50 important Korean words related to business, office environments, and professional interactions.
회사 (Hoesa) - Company
사무실 (Samusil) - Office
직장 (Jikjang) - Workplace
회의실 (Hoeuisil) - Meeting room
책상 (Chaeksang) - Desk
컴퓨터 (Keompyuteo) - Computer
전화기 (Jeonhwagi) - Telephone
프린터 (Peurinteo) - Printer
문서 (Munseo) - Document
이메일 (Imeil) - Email
직원 (Jigwon) - Employee
사장 (Sajang) - CEO/President
부장 (Bujang) - Department head
과장 (Gwa-jang) - Manager
대리 (Daeri) - Assistant manager
팀장 (Timjang) - Team leader
동료 (Dongnyo) - Colleague
신입사원 (Sin-ib sawon) - New employee
인턴 (Inteon) - Intern
상사 (Sangsa) - Boss/Superior
출근하다 (Chulgunhada) - To go to work
퇴근하다 (Toegeunhada) - To leave work
회의하다 (Hoeuihada) - To have a meeting
보고하다 (Bogohada) - To report
작성하다 (Jakseonghada) - To write (a document)
이메일을 보내다 (Imeireul bonaeda) - To send an email
프레젠테이션하다 (Peurejenteisyeonhada) - To give a presentation
계약하다 (Geyakhada) - To make a contract
승인하다 (Seung-inhada) - To approve
거절하다 (Geojeolhada) - To reject
파일 (Pail) - File
서류 (Seoryu) - Paperwork
명함 (Myeongham) - Business card
볼펜 (Bolpen) - Ballpoint pen
연필 (Yeonpil) - Pencil
노트북 (Noteubuk) - Laptop
화이트보드 (Hwaiteubodeu) - Whiteboard
마우스 (Mauseu) - Mouse
복사기 (Boksagi) - Copier
서랍 (Seorap) - Drawer
야근 (Yageun) - Overtime
휴가 (Hyuga) - Vacation
점심시간 (Jeomsimsigan) - Lunch break
출장 (Chuljang) - Business trip
연봉 (Yeonbong) - Annual salary
성과 (Seonggwa) - Performance
회식 (Hoeshik) - Company dinner
인사 평가 (Insa pyeongga) - Employee evaluation
승진 (Seungjin) - Promotion
퇴직 (Toejik) - Retirement