Understanding how to discuss remote collaboration is increasingly vital in today’s globalized work environment. This guide provides essential Korean vocabulary and phrases for navigating virtual teamwork, discussing projects online, and using digital collaboration tools effectively when interacting with Korean colleagues or counterparts.
Table Of Content
Core Expression
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Expression: 원격 협업
Pronunciation: won-gyeok hyeop-eop
Meaning: Remote collaboration (This is the direct translation and the most common term.)
Basic Terms for Remote Work
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Expression: 원격 근무
Pronunciation: won-gyeok geun-mu
Meaning: Remote work -
Expression: 재택 근무
Pronunciation: jae-taek geun-mu
Meaning: Work from home -
Expression: 화상 회의
Pronunciation: hwa-sang hoe-ui
Meaning: Video conference -
Expression: 온라인 미팅
Pronunciation: on-la-in mi-ting
Meaning: Online meeting -
Expression: 클라우드
Pronunciation: keul-la-u-deu
Meaning: Cloud (computing) -
Expression: 공유 문서
Pronunciation: gong-yu mun-seo
Meaning: Shared document -
Expression: 프로젝트 관리 도구
Pronunciation: peu-ro-jek-teu gwan-ri do-gu
Meaning: Project management tool -
Expression: 메신저
Pronunciation: me-sin-jeo
Meaning: Messenger (app) -
Expression: 팀원
Pronunciation: tim-won
Meaning: Team member -
Expression: 업무
Pronunciation: eom-mu
Meaning: Work, task, duty -
Expression: 일정
Pronunciation: il-jeong
Meaning: Schedule -
Expression: 마감일
Pronunciation: ma-gam-il
Meaning: Deadline
Useful Phrases for Collaboration
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Expression: 자료 공유해 주세요.
Pronunciation: ja-ryo gong-yu-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please share the materials/data. -
Expression: 화상 회의 일정 잡을까요?
Pronunciation: hwa-sang hoe-ui il-jeong jab-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we schedule a video conference? -
Expression: 진행 상황 업데이트 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: jin-haeng sang-hwang eop-de-i-teu bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: Please provide a progress update. -
Expression: 이 부분에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?
Pronunciation: i bu-bun-e dae-hae eo-tteo-ke saeng-gak-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: What do you think about this part? -
Expression: 피드백 주시면 감사하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: pi-deu-baek ju-si-myeon gam-sa-ha-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would appreciate your feedback. -
Expression: 온라인으로 논의합시다.
Pronunciation: on-la-in-eu-ro non-ui-hap-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s discuss it online. -
Expression: 파일 확인해 보세요.
Pronunciation: pa-il hwa-gin-hae bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check the file. -
Expression: 다음 주까지 완료 가능할까요?
Pronunciation: da-eum ju-kka-ji wan-ryo ga-neung-hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: Will it be possible to complete this by next week? -
Expression: 궁금한 점 있으면 언제든지 물어보세요.
Pronunciation: gung-geum-han jeom it-seu-myeon eon-je-deun-ji mur-eo-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Feel free to ask if you have any questions. -
Expression: 협업 도구를 사용해서 소통해요.
Pronunciation: hyeop-eop do-gu-reul sa-yong-hae-seo so-tong-hae-yo.
Meaning: Let’s communicate using collaboration tools. -
Expression: 프로젝트 진행 상황을 공유해 주세요.
Pronunciation: peu-ro-jek-teu jin-haeng sang-hwang-eul gong-yu-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please share the project progress. -
Expression: 서로 도와가며 일합시다.
Pronunciation: seo-ro do-wa-ga-myeo il-hap-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s help each other and work together.
Discussing Tools and Platforms
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Expression: 어떤 화상 회의 플랫폼을 사용하나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon hwa-sang hoe-ui peul-laet-pom-eul sa-yong-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Which video conferencing platform do you use? -
Expression: 슬랙으로 연락 주세요.
Pronunciation: seul-laek-eu-ro yeol-lak ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please contact me via Slack. -
Expression: 구글 드라이브에 파일을 업로드했습니다.
Pronunciation: gu-geul deu-ra-i-beu-e pa-il-eul eom-no-deu-haet-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I uploaded the file to Google Drive. -
Expression: 이 프로젝트 관리 도구가 사용하기 편해요.
Pronunciation: i peu-ro-jek-teu gwan-ri do-gu-ga sa-yong-ha-gi pyeon-hae-yo.
Meaning: This project management tool is easy to use. -
Expression: 메신저로 빠르게 소통할 수 있어요.
Pronunciation: me-sin-jeo-ro ppa-reu-ge so-tong-hal su it-seo-yo.
Meaning: We can communicate quickly via messenger. -
Expression: 클라우드 기반 서비스가 편리해요.
Pronunciation: keul-la-u-deu gi-ban seo-bi-seu-ga pyeol-li-hae-yo.
Meaning: Cloud-based services are convenient. -
Expression: 공유 문서에 댓글을 남겨주세요.
Pronunciation: gong-yu mun-seo-e daet-geur-eul nam-gyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please leave a comment on the shared document. -
Expression: 화면 공유 기능을 사용할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: hwa-myeon gong-yu gi-neung-eul sa-yong-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can we use the screen sharing feature? -
Expression: 어떤 협업 툴을 선호하세요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon hyeop-eop tul-eul seon-ho-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: Which collaboration tool do you prefer? -
Expression: 이메일보다는 메신저가 더 빨라요.
Pronunciation: i-me-il-bo-da-neun me-sin-jeo-ga deo ppal-la-yo.
Meaning: Messenger is faster than email. -
Expression: 줌 미팅 링크 보내드릴게요.
Pronunciation: jum mi-ting ling-keu bo-nae-deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll send you the Zoom meeting link. -
Expression: 노션 페이지를 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: no-syeon pe-i-ji-reul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check the Notion page.
Korean Culture Notes
Clear Communication is Key: In remote settings, ambiguity can lead to misunderstandings. Korean work culture often values clarity. Ensure your messages are direct and provide necessary context, especially when assigning tasks or giving feedback.
Response Times Matter: While flexibility is a benefit of remote work, the Korean ‘빨리빨리’ (ppalli-ppalli – hurry, hurry) culture can sometimes translate to expectations of prompt replies, especially during work hours. Acknowledge messages even if a full response needs more time.
Hierarchy Awareness: Korean workplace hierarchy often persists in online communication. Use appropriate levels of formality (존댓말 – jondaetmal vs. 반말 – banmal) based on your relationship and the other person’s position, even on messengers or video calls.
Preferred Tools: While international tools like Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace are used, many Korean companies heavily rely on KakaoTalk (even for work), Naver Works, or other domestic platforms. Be prepared to adapt to the team’s preferred tools.
Virtual Team Building: Don’t underestimate the importance of informal interaction. Occasional virtual coffee chats or non-work-related conversations can help build rapport (친목 도모 – chin-mok do-mo) within a remote Korean team, mirroring the importance placed on team dinners (회식 – hoe-sik) in traditional settings.
Real Conversation Example
- Situation: Team Leader (A) and Team Member (B) are discussing a project remotely.
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Expression: A: 김 대리님, 프로젝트 진행 상황 공유 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: gim dae-ri-nim, peu-ro-jek-teu jin-haeng sang-hwang gong-yu bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: Assistant Manager Kim, please share the project progress update. -
Expression: B: 네, 팀장님. 관련 자료는 공유 드라이브에 업로드했습니다. 확인해 보시겠어요?
Pronunciation: ne, tim-jang-nim. gwal-lyeon ja-ryo-neun gong-yu deu-ra-i-beu-e eom-no-deu-haet-seum-ni-da. hwa-gin-hae bo-si-get-seo-yo?
Meaning: Yes, Team Leader. I’ve uploaded the related materials to the shared drive. Would you like to check them? -
Expression: A: 좋아요. 잠시 후에 확인해 볼게요. 혹시 어려운 부분은 없었나요?
Pronunciation: jo-a-yo. jam-si hu-e hwa-gin-hae bol-ge-yo. hok-si eo-ryeo-un bu-bun-eun eop-seot-na-yo?
Meaning: Okay. I’ll check it in a moment. Were there any difficult parts? -
Expression: B: 데이터 분석 부분에서 약간 시간이 걸렸습니다. 내일 오전까지는 마무리될 것 같습니다.
Pronunciation: de-i-teo bun-seok bu-bun-e-seo yak-gan si-gan-i geol-lyeot-seum-ni-da. nae-il o-jeon-kka-ji-neun ma-mu-ri-doel geot gat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: The data analysis part took a bit of time. I think it will be finished by tomorrow morning. -
Expression: A: 알겠습니다. 그럼 내일 오후에 잠깐 화상 회의로 논의할까요? 30분 정도면 될 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. geu-reom nae-il o-hu-e jam-kkan hwa-sang hoe-ui-ro non-ui-hal-kka-yo? sam-sip-bun jeong-do-myeon doel geot gat-a-yo.
Meaning: Understood. Then shall we discuss it briefly via video conference tomorrow afternoon? About 30 minutes should be enough. -
Expression: B: 네, 좋습니다. 제가 회의 링크 만들어서 메신저로 보내드리겠습니다.
Pronunciation: ne, jo-sseum-ni-da. je-ga hoe-ui ling-keu man-deur-eo-seo me-sin-jeo-ro bo-nae-deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, sounds good. I will create the meeting link and send it via messenger.
Practice Tips
Mastering phrases for remote collaboration takes practice! Try simulating work conversations with a language partner or tutor~ Focus on using the correct tools and terminology. Pay close attention to pronunciation, especially the syllable breaks we’ve provided!
Try using these phrases when drafting emails or messages related to collaborative projects, even if just for practice. Familiarize yourself with common collaboration platforms used in Korea like KakaoWork or Naver Works if possible. Consistent practice is the key to fluent remote collaboration in Korean! 파이팅! (pa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
