Understanding where your food comes from is increasingly important for consumers worldwide, and Korea is no exception. This guide explains the concept of “식품추적성” (sik-pum-chu-jeok-seong), or food traceability, in Korean, providing essential vocabulary and phrases to help you navigate food information and ensure safety and quality when purchasing food products in Korea.
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Core Expression
- Expression: 식품추적성 (sik-pum-chu-jeok-seong)
Pronunciation: sik-pum chu-jeok-seong
Meaning: Food traceability (The ability to track food through all stages of production, processing, and distribution)
Related Vocabulary
This vocabulary is essential for understanding discussions and information related to food traceability.
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Expression: 식품 (sik-pum)
Pronunciation: sik-pum
Meaning: Food product -
Expression: 추적 (chu-jeok)
Pronunciation: chu-jeok
Meaning: Trace, track -
Expression: 이력 (i-ryeok)
Pronunciation: i-ryeok
Meaning: History, record, traceability record -
Expression: 원산지 (won-san-ji)
Pronunciation: won-san-ji
Meaning: Place of origin -
Expression: 생산자 (saeng-san-ja)
Pronunciation: saeng-san-ja
Meaning: Producer -
Expression: 제조사 (je-jo-sa)
Pronunciation: je-jo-sa
Meaning: Manufacturer -
Expression: 유통기한 (yu-tong-gi-han)
Pronunciation: yu-tong-gi-han
Meaning: Expiration date, sell-by date -
Expression: 유통 과정 (yu-tong gwa-jeong)
Pronunciation: yu-tong gwa-jeong
Meaning: Distribution process -
Expression: 소비자 (so-bi-ja)
Pronunciation: so-bi-ja
Meaning: Consumer -
Expression: 안전성 (an-jeon-seong)
Pronunciation: an-jeon-seong
Meaning: Safety -
Expression: 품질 (pum-jil)
Pronunciation: pum-jil
Meaning: Quality -
Expression: 인증 (in-jeung)
Pronunciation: in-jeung
Meaning: Certification
Asking About Food Traceability
Use these phrases when you want to inquire about the traceability of a food item.
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Expression: 이 식품은 추적 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: i sik-pum-eun chu-jeok ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is this food traceable? -
Expression: 식품 이력 정보를 어디서 확인할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: sik-pum i-ryeok jeong-bo-reul eo-di-seo hwa-gin-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Where can I check the food traceability information? -
Expression: 원산지가 어디예요?
Pronunciation: won-san-ji-ga eo-di-ye-yo?
Meaning: Where is the place of origin? -
Expression: 이력 번호가 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: i-ryeok beon-ho-ga mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is the traceability number? -
Expression: 생산 이력을 볼 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: saeng-san i-ryeok-eul bol su it-seul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I see the production history? -
Expression: QR 코드로 추적 정보를 확인할 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: QR ko-deu-ro chu-jeok jeong-bo-reul hwa-gin-hal su i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Can I check the traceability information with the QR code? -
Expression: 이 소고기 이력 좀 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: i so-go-gi i-ryeok jom al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please tell me the history of this beef. -
Expression: 농장 정보를 알 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: nong-jang jeong-bo-reul al su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I find out the farm information? -
Expression: 안전성 검사 결과는 어디에 있어요?
Pronunciation: an-jeon-seong geom-sa gyeol-gwa-neun eo-di-e i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Where are the safety inspection results? -
Expression: 이 제품은 어떤 인증을 받았나요?
Pronunciation: i je-pum-eun eo-tteon in-jeung-eul ba-dat-na-yo?
Meaning: What certifications has this product received? -
Expression: 유통 과정에 대해 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: yu-tong gwa-jeong-e dae-hae seol-myeong-hae ju-sil su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you explain the distribution process? -
Expression: 포장지에 추적 정보가 있나요?
Pronunciation: po-jang-ji-e chu-jeok jeong-bo-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there traceability information on the packaging?
Understanding Traceability Information
These terms and phrases will help you comprehend the traceability details provided.
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Expression: 식품이력추적관리시스템 (sik-pum-i-ryeok-chu-jeok-gwan-ri-si-seu-tem)
Pronunciation: sik-pum-i-ryeok-chu-jeok-gwan-ri-si-seu-tem
Meaning: Food Traceability Management System (Official term) -
Expression: 이력번호 조회 (i-ryeok-beon-ho jo-hoe)
Pronunciation: i-ryeok-beon-ho jo-hoe
Meaning: Traceability number lookup -
Expression: 생산 정보 (saeng-san jeong-bo)
Pronunciation: saeng-san jeong-bo
Meaning: Production information -
Expression: 가공 정보 (ga-gong jeong-bo)
Pronunciation: ga-gong jeong-bo
Meaning: Processing information -
Expression: 유통 정보 (yu-tong jeong-bo)
Pronunciation: yu-tong jeong-bo
Meaning: Distribution information -
Expression: 원산지 증명서 (won-san-ji jeung-myeong-seo)
Pronunciation: won-san-ji jeung-myeong-seo
Meaning: Certificate of origin -
Expression: 품질 검사 보고서 (pum-jil geom-sa bo-go-seo)
Pronunciation: pum-jil geom-sa bo-go-seo
Meaning: Quality inspection report -
Expression: HACCP 인증 마크 (hae-sseop in-jeung ma-keu)
Pronunciation: hae-sseop in-jeung ma-keu
Meaning: HACCP certification mark -
Expression: 친환경 농산물 인증 (chin-hwan-gyeong nong-san-mul in-jeung)
Pronunciation: chin-hwan-gyeong nong-san-mul in-jeung
Meaning: Eco-friendly agricultural product certification -
Expression: 웹사이트에서 확인 가능 (wep-sa-i-teu-e-seo hwa-gin ga-neung)
Pronunciation: wep-sa-i-teu-e-seo hwa-gin ga-neung
Meaning: Checkable on the website -
Expression: QR 코드를 스캔하여 정보 확인 (QR ko-deu-reul seu-kaen-ha-yeo jeong-bo hwa-gin)
Pronunciation: QR ko-deu-reul seu-kaen-ha-yeo jeong-bo hwa-gin
Meaning: Scan the QR code to check information -
Expression: 자세한 내용은 포장 참조 (ja-se-han nae-yong-eun po-jang cham-jo)
Pronunciation: ja-se-han nae-yong-eun po-jang cham-jo
Meaning: Refer to packaging for details
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding the cultural context enhances language learning.
- High Emphasis on Food Safety: Due to past incidents and high consumer awareness, food safety (식품 안전 – sik-pum an-jeon) is a major concern in Korea. Traceability systems are seen as crucial for ensuring this safety.
- Government Mandates: The Korean government mandates traceability systems for certain key products, most notably domestic and imported beef (쇠고기 이력제 – soe-go-gi i-ryeok-je), pork, and increasingly for other agricultural and fishery products.
- Technological Integration: Korea is highly tech-savvy. Accessing traceability information via QR codes on packaging using smartphones or checking websites with a unique traceability number (이력번호 – i-ryeok-beon-ho) is common practice.
- Building Consumer Trust: Traceability is heavily promoted as a way to build trust (신뢰 – sil-loe) between producers, distributors, and consumers by providing transparent information about the food’s journey.
- Preference for Domestic Products: While traceability applies to imports too, there’s often a strong preference for domestic products (국내산 – guk-nae-san), and traceability helps verify the origin and quality of these items.
Real Conversation Example
This dialogue illustrates how traceability might be discussed in a real-life scenario.
- Situation: A customer is looking at packaged beef in a Korean supermarket and wants to know more about its origin.
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Roles: A = Customer (소비자 – so-bi-ja), B = Store Clerk (점원 – jeom-won)
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Expression: A: 저기요, 이 소고기 원산지가 어디인가요?
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo, i so-go-gi won-san-ji-ga eo-di-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Excuse me, where is this beef from? -
Expression: B: 네, 고객님. 이 제품은 국내산 한우입니다. 포장지에 보시면 이력번호가 있습니다.
Pronunciation: ne, go-gaek-nim. i je-pum-eun guk-nae-san ha-nu-im-ni-da. po-jang-ji-e bo-si-myeon i-ryeok-beon-ho-ga it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, customer. This product is domestic Korean beef (Hanwoo). If you look at the packaging, there is a traceability number. -
Expression: A: 아, 이 번호요? 이걸로 뭘 알 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: a, i beon-ho-yo? i-geol-lo mwol al su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Oh, this number? What can I find out with this? -
Expression: B: 네, 그 이력번호를 ‘식품안전나라’ 웹사이트나 앱에서 조회하시면 소의 출생, 도축, 가공, 판매 정보를 다 확인하실 수 있습니다. 여기 QR 코드 스캔하셔도 바로 연결됩니다.
Pronunciation: ne, geu i-ryeok-beon-ho-reul ‘sik-pum-an-jeon-na-ra’ wep-sa-i-teu-na aep-e-seo jo-hoe-ha-si-myeon so-ui chul-saeng, do-chuk, ga-gong, pan-mae jeong-bo-reul da hwa-gin-ha-sil su it-seum-ni-da. yeo-gi QR ko-deu seu-kaen-ha-syeo-do ba-ro yeon-gyeol-doem-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, if you look up that traceability number on the ‘Food Safety Korea’ website or app, you can check all the information about the cow’s birth, slaughter, processing, and sales. You can also scan the QR code here for a direct link. -
Expression: A: 와, 정말 자세하게 나오네요. 감사합니다!
Pronunciation: wa, jeong-mal ja-se-ha-ge na-o-ne-yo. gam-sa-ham-ni-da!
Meaning: Wow, it really shows detailed information. Thank you! -
Expression: B: 네, 안심하고 구매하셔도 좋습니다. 식품추적성 정보가 확실한 제품입니다.
Pronunciation: ne, an-sim-ha-go gu-mae-ha-syeo-do jo-seum-ni-da. sik-pum-chu-jeok-seong jeong-bo-ga hwak-sil-han je-pum-im-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, you can purchase it with confidence. It’s a product with reliable food traceability information.
Practice Tips
Knowing these terms is great, but using them is key! Here are some ways to practice~
- Check Labels: Next time you’re at a Korean grocery store (or even an Asian market elsewhere carrying Korean products), look for 이력번호 or QR codes on meat, produce, or processed foods. Try to identify the terms you’ve learned!
- Explore Online: Visit the Korean Food Safety Information Portal (식품안전나라 – sik-pum-an-jeon-na-ra) online. Even if you just navigate the site, you’ll see these terms used frequently. If you have a traceability number, try looking it up!
- Role-Playing: Practice the conversation example with a friend or language partner. Take turns being the customer and the clerk.
- Flashcards: Create flashcards with the vocabulary and phrases to test yourself regularly.
Understanding food traceability (식품추적성) not only helps you make informed choices but also deepens your understanding of modern Korean consumer culture! Keep practicing!
