Korean Dictionary
How to say "Delivery / Shipping" in Korean
“Delivery / Shipping” in Korean is 배송 (pronounced "Baesong").
배송
Baesong
Usage & Context
Getting items delivered to you. Korea has one of the world's best delivery systems. 택배 (courier delivery), 새벽 배송 (dawn delivery), and 당일 배송 (same-day delivery) are all available. Major courier companies include CJ대한통운, 한진택배, and 롯데택배. Tracking is real-time via apps.
Example Sentence
오늘 주문하면 내일 아침에 받을 수 있어요.
If you order today, you can receive it tomorrow morning.
How to use 배송 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Delivery / Shipping” is 배송, romanized as Baesong.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 배송.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Bae', sounds like 'bay'. The second syllable, 'song', sounds like 'song'. Put it together: Bay-song.
More Example Sentences
Expressing amazement at Korea's efficient delivery system.
한국은 배송이 정말 빨라서 어제 시킨 물건이 오늘 도착했어요.
Delivery in Korea is really fast, so the item I ordered yesterday arrived today.
Asking about international delivery options for an item.
이 제품은 해외 배송도 가능한가요?
Is international shipping also available for this product?
Checking the status of a package using a tracking service.
배송 조회 해보니까 지금 택배가 터미널에 있대요.
I checked the delivery tracking, and it says the package is at the terminal now.
Cultural Context
Korea is renowned for its incredibly fast and efficient delivery services. '배송' is a daily part of life, with options like '새벽 배송' (saebyeok baesong, dawn delivery) and '당일 배송' (dangil baesong, same-day delivery) being common for groceries and online purchases. Many K-drama characters often receive packages almost instantly, reflecting this reality. Tracking systems are highly advanced, allowing real-time updates via apps.
Editorial note
We review entries like 배송 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
배송 시작
delivery started
배송 완료
delivery completed
무료 배송
free delivery
Related Expressions
택배
taekbae
courier delivery service/package
배송비
baesongbi
delivery fee
주문
jumuun
order
수령
suryeong
receipt (of goods)
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