Korean Dictionary
How to say "Convenience store" in Korean
“Convenience store” in Korean is 편의점 (pronounced "Pyeonuijeom").
편의점
Pyeonuijeom
Usage & Context
Korean convenience stores (GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, Emart24) are iconic. Open 24/7, they sell food, drinks, snacks, and everyday necessities. You can even eat hot food inside. The 'convenience store mukbang' is a popular K-culture experience for tourists.
Example Sentence
한국 편의점 음식은 정말 다양하고 맛있어요.
Korean convenience store food is really varied and delicious.
How to use 편의점 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Convenience store” is 편의점, romanized as Pyeonuijeom.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
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 편의점.
Pronunciation Guide
편 (pyeon) sounds like 'pyun' in 'pun' with a 'y' sound. 의 (ui) is often pronounced like 'ee' in 'see' or 'i' in 'sit' when in the middle of a word. 점 (jeom) sounds like 'jeom' in 'geom' (as in geometry) or 'jum' in 'jump'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A late-night snack run.
밤에 출출해서 편의점에 갔어요.
I was a bit hungry at night, so I went to the convenience store.
Having a quick, casual meal.
편의점에서 라면이랑 김밥 사서 먹었어요.
I bought ramen and gimbap at the convenience store and ate it.
Asking for directions to a convenience store.
이 근처에 편의점 어디 있어요?
Where is a convenience store near here?
Cultural Context
Korean '편의점' (convenience stores) like GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, and Emart24 are iconic and an integral part of daily life. Open 24/7, they offer an incredible variety of food, drinks, snacks, and daily necessities. Many even have seating areas where you can heat up and eat instant ramen, tteokbokki, or other quick meals. The 'convenience store mukbang' (eating show) is a popular K-culture experience for tourists, showcasing the diverse and often surprisingly high-quality food options available. They also often provide services like ATMs, parcel pickup, and even simple banking.
Editorial note
We review entries like 편의점 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
편의점 음식
convenience store food
편의점 도시락
convenience store lunchbox
편의점 아르바이트
convenience store part-time job
Related Expressions
슈퍼마켓
syupeomaket
supermarket
마트
mateu
mart (short for supermarket/hypermarket)
24시간
isipsasigan
24 hours (often seen on store signs)
간식
gansik
snack
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