Korean Dictionary
How to say "Business Trip" in Korean
“Business Trip” in Korean is 출장 (pronounced "Chuljang").
출장
Chuljang
Usage & Context
출장 is a business trip taken by Korean employees to meet clients or attend conferences. Korean companies frequently send employees on domestic and international 출장. Reimbursement for 출장 expenses is standard practice in Korean corporate culture.
Example Sentence
다음 주에 부산으로 출장을 가요.
I am going on a business trip to Busan next week.
How to use 출장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Business Trip” is 출장, romanized as Chuljang.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 출장.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '출' (Chul) like 'chul' in 'chug-lug', but with a softer 'ch' and a short 'u' sound. '장' (jang) sounds like 'jahng' in 'jang-gle', with the 'a' as in 'father' and a soft 'ng' at the end. Combine as 'Chul-jahng', with fairly even stress on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
A subordinate informing their boss about an upcoming trip.
팀장님, 이번 주에 제주도로 출장 가셔야 합니다.
Team leader, you need to go on a business trip to Jeju Island this week.
Someone complaining about their demanding work schedule.
해외 출장이 잦아서 피곤해요.
I'm tired because I have frequent overseas business trips.
A friend or family member wishing someone well before a trip.
출장 가서 맛있는 거 많이 먹고 와요!
Go on your business trip, eat lots of delicious food, and come back!
Cultural Context
Business trips (출장) are a common and often demanding part of Korean corporate life, frequently involving long hours and client entertainment. It's often seen as a sign of responsibility and trust from the company. Employees are expected to be highly available, even outside regular working hours. Reimbursement for expenses is standard, and trips can be domestic (e.g., Busan, Jeju) or international, especially to neighboring Asian countries.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 출장 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
출장 중입니다.
I'm on a business trip.
출장 잘 다녀오세요.
Have a good business trip. (Lit. Go well and come back.)
출장 보고서
Business trip report
Related Expressions
출장 가다
Chuljang gada
To go on a business trip
출장 오다
Chuljang oda
To come on a business trip
해외 출장
Haeoe chuljang
Overseas business trip
출장비
Chuljangbi
Business trip expenses
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