Korean Dictionary
How to say "Entrance fee" in Korean
“Entrance fee” in Korean is 입장료 (pronounced "Ipjangnyo").
입장료
Ipjangnyo
Usage & Context
Asking about the cost to enter a venue. Many Korean cultural sites like palaces charge a small 입장료. National museums (국립박물관) are often free. Some venues offer discounts for foreigners, students, children, or seniors. Carrying Korean Won is helpful for smaller venues.
Example Sentence
여기 입장료가 얼마예요?
How much is the entrance fee here?
How to use 입장료 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Entrance fee” is 입장료, romanized as Ipjangnyo.
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 입장료.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Ip', sounds like 'eep' in 'keep', with the 'p' being an unreleased stop. 'Jang' is pronounced like 'jahng' in 'jangly'. 'Nyo' sounds like 'nyo' in 'canyon' or 'new' but with a distinct 'y' sound. The 'j' sound is soft.
More Example Sentences
Informing someone that a venue is free of charge.
이 박물관은 입장료가 없어요.
This museum has no entrance fee.
Asking about payment methods at a ticket counter.
입장료는 현금으로만 받나요?
Do you only accept cash for the entrance fee?
Sharing a personal experience about getting a discount.
학생 할인이 있어서 입장료를 싸게 냈어요.
There was a student discount, so I paid a cheap entrance fee.
Cultural Context
Many popular tourist attractions in Korea, such as palaces (e.g., Gyeongbokgung) and theme parks, charge an 입장료. However, national museums (국립박물관) are often free. It's common to find discounts for students, seniors, children, and sometimes even foreigners. Always check for signs or ask at the ticket booth, as payment might sometimes be cash-only at smaller venues.
Editorial note
We review entries like 입장료 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
입장료가 얼마예요?
How much is the entrance fee?
입장료가 있어요?
Is there an entrance fee?
입장료는 어디서 내요?
Where do I pay the entrance fee?
Related Expressions
관람료
Gwanlamnyo
Admission fee (for viewing)
입장권
Ipjanggwon
Admission ticket
무료
Muryo
Free of charge
할인
Harin
Discount
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