Understanding how to discuss business trips is essential in a professional Korean setting. This guide covers the key term for “business trip” and provides practical phrases for discussing travel plans, details, and potential issues you might encounter while traveling for work in Korea.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 출장
Pronunciation: chul-jjang
Meaning: Business trip
Basic Business Trip Phrases
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Expression: 출장 가요.
Pronunciation: chul-jjang ga-yo.
Meaning: I’m going on a business trip. -
Expression: 언제 출장 가세요?
Pronunciation: eon-je chul-jjang ga-se-yo?
Meaning: When are you going on a business trip? -
Expression: 어디로 출장 가세요?
Pronunciation: eo-di-ro chul-jjang ga-se-yo?
Meaning: Where are you going on your business trip? -
Expression: 출장이 잦아요.
Pronunciation: chul-jjang-i ja-ja-yo.
Meaning: I go on business trips often. -
Expression: 며칠 동안 출장 가세요?
Pronunciation: myeo-chil dong-an chul-jjang ga-se-yo?
Meaning: For how many days are you going on the business trip? -
Expression: 다음 주에 부산으로 출장 가요.
Pronunciation: da-eum ju-e bu-san-eu-ro chul-jjang ga-yo.
Meaning: I’m going on a business trip to Busan next week. -
Expression: 출장 잘 다녀오세요.
Pronunciation: chul-jjang jal da-nyeo-o-se-yo.
Meaning: Have a good business trip. (Said to someone leaving) -
Expression: 출장 다녀왔습니다.
Pronunciation: chul-jjang da-nyeo-wat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I’m back from my business trip. (Formal) -
Expression: 이번 출장은 3일 일정이에요.
Pronunciation: i-beon chul-jjang-eun sam-il il-jjeong-i-e-yo.
Meaning: This business trip is scheduled for 3 days. -
Expression: 누구랑 같이 출장 가요?
Pronunciation: nu-gu-rang ga-chi chul-jjang ga-yo?
Meaning: Who are you going on the business trip with? -
Expression: 출장 준비는 다 했어요?
Pronunciation: chul-jjang jun-bi-neun da haet-seo-yo?
Meaning: Have you finished preparing for the business trip? -
Expression: 첫 해외 출장이에요.
Pronunciation: cheot hae-oe chul-jjang-i-e-yo.
Meaning: It’s my first overseas business trip.
Discussing Business Trip Details
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Expression: 출장 목적이 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: chul-jjang mok-jjeog-i mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is the purpose of the business trip? -
Expression: 고객사 미팅 때문에 출장 가요.
Pronunciation: go-gaek-sa mi-ting ttae-mun-e chul-jjang ga-yo.
Meaning: I’m going on a business trip for a client meeting. -
Expression: 출장 가서 뭐 할 거예요?
Pronunciation: chul-jjang ga-seo mwo hal geo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What will you do on your business trip? -
Expression: 출장 일정을 공유해 주세요.
Pronunciation: chul-jjang il-jjeong-eul gong-yu-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please share the business trip schedule. -
Expression: 비행기 표는 예약했어요?
Pronunciation: bi-haeng-gi pyo-neun ye-yak-haet-seo-yo?
Meaning: Have you booked the plane ticket? -
Expression: 호텔은 어디에 예약했어요?
Pronunciation: ho-tel-eun eo-di-e ye-yak-haet-seo-yo?
Meaning: Where did you book the hotel? -
Expression: 출장 경비는 어떻게 처리해요?
Pronunciation: chul-jjang gyeong-bi-neun eo-tteo-ke cheo-ri-hae-yo?
Meaning: How are the business trip expenses handled? -
Expression: 출장 보고서는 언제까지 제출해야 해요?
Pronunciation: chul-jjang bo-go-seo-neun eon-je-kka-ji je-chul-hae-ya hae-yo?
Meaning: By when do I need to submit the business trip report? -
Expression: 현지 연락처를 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: hyeon-ji yeol-lak-cheo-reul al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me the local contact information. -
Expression: 출장 중에 연락 가능해요?
Pronunciation: chul-jjang jung-e yeol-lak ga-neung-hae-yo?
Meaning: Can I contact you during your business trip? -
Expression: 필요한 서류는 다 챙겼어요.
Pronunciation: pil-yo-han seo-ryu-neun da chaeng-gyeot-seo-yo.
Meaning: I’ve packed all the necessary documents. -
Expression: 출장 예산을 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: chul-jjang ye-san-eul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check the budget for the business trip.
Handling Issues During a Business Trip
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Expression: 비행기가 연착되었어요.
Pronunciation: bi-haeng-gi-ga yeon-chak-doe-eot-seo-yo.
Meaning: The flight has been delayed. -
Expression: 여권을 잃어버렸어요.
Pronunciation: yeo-gwon-eul il-heo-beo-ryeot-seo-yo.
Meaning: I lost my passport. -
Expression: 호텔 예약에 문제가 생겼어요.
Pronunciation: ho-tel ye-yag-e mun-je-ga saeng-gyeot-seo-yo.
Meaning: There’s a problem with the hotel reservation. -
Expression: 일정을 변경해야 할 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: il-jjeong-eul byeon-gyeong-hae-ya hal geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I think I need to change the schedule. -
Expression: 몸이 안 좋아서 회의에 참석하기 어려워요.
Pronunciation: mom-i an jo-a-seo hoe-ui-e cham-seok-ha-gi eo-ryeo-wo-yo.
Meaning: I’m not feeling well, so it’s difficult to attend the meeting. -
Expression: 지갑을 도난당했어요.
Pronunciation: ji-gab-eul do-nan-dang-haet-seo-yo.
Meaning: My wallet was stolen. -
Expression: 현지 교통편을 잘 모르겠어요.
Pronunciation: hyeon-ji gyo-tong-pyeon-eul jal mo-reu-get-seo-yo.
Meaning: I’m not sure about the local transportation. -
Expression: 통역이 필요해요.
Pronunciation: tong-yeog-i pil-yo-hae-yo.
Meaning: I need an interpreter. -
Expression: 예상치 못한 문제가 발생했어요.
Pronunciation: ye-sang-chi mot-han mun-je-ga bal-saeng-haet-seo-yo.
Meaning: An unexpected problem occurred. -
Expression: 긴급 상황 발생 시 어디로 연락해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: gin-geup sang-hwang bal-saeng si eo-di-ro yeol-lak-hae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Where should I contact in case of an emergency? -
Expression: 출장 기간을 연장해야 할 수도 있어요.
Pronunciation: chul-jjang gi-gan-eul yeon-jang-hae-ya hal su-do it-seo-yo.
Meaning: I might need to extend the business trip period. -
Expression: 회사에 상황을 보고해야 해요.
Pronunciation: hoe-sa-e sang-hwang-eul bo-go-hae-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: I need to report the situation to the company.
Korean Culture Notes
Reporting Back: Upon returning from a business trip (출장), it’s customary to formally report your return to your superiors and colleagues, often saying “출장 다녀왔습니다” (chul-jjang da-nyeo-wat-seum-ni-da). A brief summary of the trip’s outcome is usually expected shortly after.
Gift Giving: While not always mandatory, bringing small gifts (선물 – seon-mul) back for your team or key colleagues after an overseas business trip can be a nice gesture, showing consideration.
Punctuality: Punctuality is highly valued in Korean business culture. Being on time for all scheduled meetings and appointments during your 출장 is crucial.
Business Cards (명함 – myeong-ham): Always have plenty of business cards ready. When exchanging cards, use two hands or your right hand supported by your left, and take a moment to read the card you receive.
After-Work Gatherings (회식 – hoe-sik): If your business trip involves meeting Korean colleagues or clients, you might be invited to an after-work dinner or gathering (회식). Participation is often seen as important for building relationships.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Two colleagues, Minjun (Senior) and Jiwon (Junior), are discussing Jiwon’s upcoming first business trip.
Roles: A: Minjun (선배 – seon-bae), B: Jiwon (후배 – hu-bae)
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Expression: A: 지원 씨, 다음 주 부산 출장 준비는 잘 돼가요?
Pronunciation: A: ji-won ssi, da-eum ju bu-san chul-jjang jun-bi-neun jal dwae-ga-yo?
Meaning: A: Jiwon, how are the preparations for your Busan business trip next week going? -
Expression: B: 네, 선배님. 거의 다 됐어요. 비행기 표랑 호텔 예약은 마쳤습니다.
Pronunciation: B: ne, seon-bae-nim. geo-ui da dwaet-seo-yo. bi-haeng-gi pyo-rang ho-tel ye-yak-eun ma-chyeot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, Senior. It’s almost done. I’ve finished booking the plane ticket and hotel. -
Expression: A: 첫 출장이라 긴장되겠네요. 필요한 서류는 다 챙겼고요?
Pronunciation: A: cheot chul-jjang-i-ra gin-jang-doe-gen-ne-yo. pil-yo-han seo-ryu-neun da chaeng-gyeot-go-yo?
Meaning: A: You must be nervous since it’s your first business trip. Did you pack all the necessary documents? -
Expression: B: 네, 꼼꼼히 확인했습니다. 출장 목적은 거래처 방문 및 계약 검토입니다.
Pronunciation: B: ne, kkom-kkom-hi hwa-gin-haet-seum-ni-da. chul-jjang mok-jjeog-eun geo-rae-cheo bang-mun mit gye-yak geom-to-im-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, I checked carefully. The purpose of the trip is to visit the client and review the contract. -
Expression: A: 좋아요. 가서 문제 생기면 바로 연락해요. 출장 잘 다녀오세요!
Pronunciation: A: jo-a-yo. ga-seo mun-je saeng-gi-myeon ba-ro yeol-lak-hae-yo. chul-jjang jal da-nyeo-o-se-yo!
Meaning: A: Good. Contact me immediately if any problems arise there. Have a good business trip! -
Expression: B: 네, 감사합니다 선배님! 다녀와서 보고드리겠습니다.
Pronunciation: B: ne, gam-sa-ham-ni-da seon-bae-nim! da-nyeo-wa-seo bo-go-deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, thank you, Senior! I will report back after I return.
Practice Tips
Mastering business trip vocabulary takes practice! Try role-playing scenarios with a study partner, imagining you’re discussing trip details or reporting back~ You can also write sample emails requesting information about a 출장 or summarizing your trip activities. The more you use these phrases in context, the more natural they’ll become. 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
