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Korean Work Vocabulary — Surviving in a Korean Company
After working in Korean companies for 12 years, here's the vocabulary you need to survive at the office.
Published on February 10, 2026
The Vocabulary Nobody Teaches (But Everyone Uses)
If you work in Korea, office vocabulary is radically different from textbooks.
Essential Office Words
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 회의 | hoeui | Meeting |
| 보고서 | bogoseo | Report |
| 야근 | yageun | Overtime |
| 회식 | hoesik | Company dinner |
| 퇴근 | toegeun | Leave work |
| 연차 | yeoncha | Annual leave |
Survival Expressions
- 수고하셨습니다 — "You worked hard" (when leaving)
- 네, 알겠습니다 — "Yes, understood" (universal answer to the boss)
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