Korean Dictionary
How to say "Attendance" in Korean
“Attendance” in Korean is 출석 (pronounced "chulseok").
출석
chulseok
Usage & Context
The act of being present at school or class. Attendance is recorded daily and affects grades. Good attendance is important for academic success.
Example Sentence
출석을 확인했다.
I checked attendance.
How to use 출석 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Attendance” is 출석, romanized as chulseok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 'chul', pronounce it like 'chool' in 'school'. 'sseok' is like 'suk' in 'luck', but with a tense, double 's' sound, almost like 'ssuhk'. The 'l' in 'chul' is a soft 'l' sound.
More Example Sentences
Describing a common classroom routine.
선생님이 출석을 불렀다.
The teacher called attendance.
Explaining how attendance affects grades.
출석률이 좋으면 가산점이 있어요.
If your attendance rate is good, you get bonus points.
A student or assistant offering to take attendance.
오늘 출석 확인은 제가 할게요.
I'll check attendance today.
Cultural Context
In Korean schools and universities, '출석' (chulseok) is extremely important. Daily attendance checks are standard, and a student's attendance record significantly impacts their grades. Missing classes without a valid reason (결석계 - gyeolsseokgye, absence note) can lead to serious academic penalties. The phrase '출석 부르다' (chulseok bureuda - to call attendance) is a very common classroom activity, often seen in K-dramas.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
출석을 부르다
to call attendance
출석 체크
attendance check
출석하다
to attend/be present (verb form)
Related Expressions
결석
gyeolsseok
absence
지각
jigak
late arrival
출석부
chulseokbu
attendance book/roll call book
출석률
chulseoknyul
attendance rate
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