Korean Dictionary
How to say "Endangered Species" in Korean
“Endangered Species” in Korean is 멸종 위기종 (pronounced "myeoljong wigijeong").
멸종 위기종
myeoljong wigijeong
Usage & Context
Endangered species face a high risk of extinction. Korea has several endangered animals including the Amur leopard and Siberian tiger. Conservation efforts are made to protect Korea native endangered species.
Example Sentence
멸종 위기종을 보호하기 위한 노력이 필요해요.
Efforts to protect endangered species are needed.
How to use 멸종 위기종 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Endangered Species” is 멸종 위기종, romanized as myeoljong wigijeong.
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '멸종' (myeoljong), is pronounced like 'myul' (as in 'mule' but with a 'y' sound) for 'myeol', and 'jong' (like 'jongle') for 'jong'. The second part, '위기종' (wigijeong), is pronounced 'wee' for 'wi', 'gee' for 'gi', and 'jeong' (like 'jongle' but with a 'j' sound).
More Example Sentences
Naming specific endangered animals in Korea.
호랑이와 반달가슴곰은 한국의 대표적인 멸종 위기종이에요.
Tigers and Asiatic black bears are representative endangered species in Korea.
Explaining a major threat to endangered species.
서식지 파괴로 인해 많은 멸종 위기종이 사라질 위기에 처해 있습니다.
Many endangered species are on the verge of disappearing due to habitat destruction.
Advocating for stronger conservation policies.
멸종 위기종을 보호하기 위한 정부의 노력이 더욱 강화되어야 해요.
Government efforts to protect endangered species must be strengthened further.
Cultural Context
South Korea has a number of native endangered species, including the Amur leopard (표범), Siberian tiger (호랑이), and red-crowned crane (두루미). Conservation efforts, often involving national parks and research institutes, are actively promoted. The concept of '멸종 위기종' is frequently discussed in environmental education and news, reflecting a growing awareness of ecological preservation among Koreans.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
멸종 위기종 보호
protection of endangered species
멸종 위기종으로 지정되다
to be designated as an endangered species
멸종 위기종 목록
list of endangered species
Related Expressions
희귀종
huigwijeong
rare species
보호종
bohojong
protected species
멸종 위기
myeoljong wigi
endangered (state of being)
생물 다양성
saengmul dayangsseong
biodiversity
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