Korean Dictionary
How to say "Consul" in Korean
“Consul” in Korean is 영사 (pronounced "Yeongsa").
영사
Yeongsa
Usage & Context
A diplomat who handles consular affairs like visas and passports. Consuls in South Korea work in consulates abroad.
Example Sentence
영사는 비자를 발급합니다.
The consul issues visas.
How to use 영사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Consul” is 영사, romanized as Yeongsa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 영사.
Pronunciation Guide
'Yeong' sounds like 'young' but with a slightly longer 'eo' sound, similar to 'yung' in 'youngster,' with the 'ng' like in 'sing.' 'Sa' is like 'sah' in 'salsa.' Put it together: 'young-sah.'
More Example Sentences
Applying for a visa at a foreign consulate.
주한 미국 영사관에 비자 신청하러 갔어요.
I went to the U.S. Consulate in Korea to apply for a visa.
Dealing with passport issues at a consulate.
영사님께 여권 재발급 문의를 드렸습니다.
I inquired with the consul about passport reissuance.
Advice for travelers facing difficulties abroad.
해외에서 문제가 생기면 영사관에 연락해야 해요.
If you have a problem overseas, you should contact the consulate.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '영사' (yeongsa) is a formal title and position. When addressing a consul, people often add '님' (nim) as an honorific, becoming '영사님' (yeongsa-nim), similar to 'Mr./Madam Consul.' This is common in official settings or when showing respect to someone in a professional role, highlighting the importance of titles and respect in Korean culture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
영사 콜센터
Consular Call Center
영사 조력
Consular assistance
명예 영사
Honorary Consul
Related Expressions
대사
daesa
Ambassador
영사관
yeongsa-gwan
Consulate
외교관
oegyogwan
Diplomat
영사업무
yeongsa-eopmu
Consular affairs
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