Korean Dictionary
How to say "Campaign" in Korean
“Campaign” in Korean is 캠페인 (pronounced "kaempeoin").
캠페인
kaempeoin
Usage & Context
A coordinated marketing effort to achieve specific goals. Campaigns in Korea are planned strategically with clear objectives. They may run for weeks or months.
Example Sentence
새로운 제품 캠페인을 시작했습니다.
We launched a new product campaign.
How to use 캠페인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Campaign” is 캠페인, romanized as kaempeoin.
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 캠페인.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "캠페인" (kaempeoin) sounds like "camp-pain" but with a softer 'p' sound, and the 'e' in '페' is like the 'e' in 'pet'. The '인' sounds like 'in' in English. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing community involvement or social causes.
환경 보호 캠페인에 참여했어요.
I participated in an environmental protection campaign.
Reporting on business success or marketing results.
이 캠페인 덕분에 매출이 많이 올랐어요.
Thanks to this campaign, sales increased a lot.
Talking about political events or upcoming elections.
선거 캠페인이 곧 시작될 거예요.
The election campaign will start soon.
Cultural Context
"캠페인" is a widely used loanword in Korea, encompassing marketing, social awareness, and political efforts. While similar to "프로모션" (promotion) in business, "캠페인" often implies a broader, more strategic, and sometimes longer-term initiative. You'll frequently encounter it in news reports, advertisements, and discussions about public service announcements or social movements, reflecting its versatile application in Korean society.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 캠페인 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
캠페인을 벌이다
To launch/conduct a campaign
캠페인 기간
Campaign period
사회 캠페인
Social campaign
Related Expressions
프로모션
peuromosyeon
Promotion
홍보
hongbo
Public relations, publicity
운동
undong
Movement, drive (e.g., social movement)
전략
jeollyak
Strategy
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