Korean Dictionary
How to say "Conference Call" in Korean
“Conference Call” in Korean is 화상 회의 (pronounced "Hwasang Hoeui").
화상 회의
Hwasang Hoeui
Usage & Context
화상 회의 (video conference) became essential in Korean business after the pandemic. Platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Webex are widely used. Korean business etiquette for 화상 회의 includes appearing professional on camera and muting when not speaking.
Example Sentence
오전에 화상 회의가 있어서 일찍 준비했어요.
I prepared early because there is a video conference in the morning.
How to use 화상 회의 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Conference Call” is 화상 회의, romanized as Hwasang Hoeui.
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 화상 회의.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '화' (Hwa) like 'hwa' in 'flower' (without the 'f'). '상' (sang) sounds like 'sahng' in 'song', with 'a' as in 'father'. '회' (hoe) sounds like 'hweh' in 'whale', with a slightly softer 'h'. '의' (ui) sounds like 'wee' in 'week', but with a very subtle 'u' sound before it, almost 'oo-ee'. Often pronounced just 'ee' in casual speech. Combine as 'Hwa-sahng Hweh-ee', with both parts stressed.
More Example Sentences
Informing a colleague about an upcoming meeting.
다음 주 월요일에 본사와 화상 회의가 잡혀있어요.
A video conference with headquarters is scheduled for next Monday.
Asking about etiquette in a virtual meeting.
화상 회의 때 카메라 켜는 게 예의인가요?
Is it polite to turn on your camera during a video conference?
Complaining about technical issues during a call.
인터넷 연결이 불안정해서 화상 회의가 자꾸 끊겨요.
The internet connection is unstable, so the video conference keeps cutting out.
Cultural Context
화상 회의 (Hwasang Hoeui), meaning 'video meeting', became an essential tool in Korean business communication, especially after the pandemic. While platforms like Zoom are globally used, Koreans often pay attention to professional appearance and a tidy background even when working from home. Muting microphones when not speaking is standard etiquette, and it's common to greet and bow (even virtually) at the start and end of a call, reflecting traditional respect in a modern setting.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 화상 회의 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
화상 회의 준비
Prepare for a video conference
화상 회의 링크
Video conference link
화상 회의 중입니다.
I am in a video conference.
Related Expressions
온라인 회의
Online hoeui
Online meeting (broader)
전화 회의
Jeonhwa hoeui
Conference call (audio only)
회의
Hoeui
Meeting (general)
줌 회의
Jum hoeui
Zoom meeting (specific platform)
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