Korean Dictionary
How to say "Environmental Impact" in Korean
“Environmental Impact” in Korean is 환경 영향 (pronounced "hwangyeong yeonghyang").
환경 영향
hwangyeong yeonghyang
Usage & Context
Environmental impact refers to the effect human activities have on the natural environment. Environmental impact assessments (EIA) are required for major construction projects in Korea. Minimizing environmental impact is a key goal of Korean sustainability policy.
Example Sentence
이 공사의 환경 영향이 걱정돼요.
I am worried about the environmental impact of this construction.
How to use 환경 영향 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Environmental Impact” is 환경 영향, romanized as hwangyeong yeonghyang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 환경 (hwangyeong), 'hwan' sounds like 'swan' but with an initial 'h' sound. 'Gyeong' is like 'young' but with a soft 'g' at the start, almost like 'gyung'. For 영향 (yeonghyang), 'yeong' is like 'young', and 'hyang' is similar to 'hang' but with a 'y' sound before it. The overall rhythm is quite even.
More Example Sentences
Local news report or community meeting discussing a new development.
신도시 개발이 주변 생태계에 미칠 환경 영향에 대한 우려가 커지고 있어요.
Concerns are growing about the environmental impact that the new city development will have on the surrounding ecosystem.
Corporate sustainability report or presentation.
저희 회사는 제품 생산 과정에서 환경 영향을 최소화하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
Our company is striving to minimize the environmental impact during the product manufacturing process.
Public awareness campaign or personal reflection on environmental responsibility.
개인의 작은 실천도 지구의 환경 영향을 줄이는 데 큰 도움이 될 수 있어요.
Even small individual actions can greatly help in reducing the Earth's environmental impact.
Cultural Context
Environmental issues, particularly fine dust (미세먼지) and climate change, are significant concerns in Korea. '환경 영향' is a frequently used term in news, policy discussions, and public discourse, especially in the context of '환경 영향 평가' (Environmental Impact Assessment) for large-scale construction or development projects. K-pop idols and celebrities often participate in campaigns to raise awareness about reducing environmental impact, making the term familiar to a broad audience.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
환경 영향 평가
Environmental Impact Assessment
환경 영향을 줄이다
To reduce environmental impact
환경 영향을 고려하다
To consider environmental impact
Related Expressions
환경 오염
hwangyeong oyeom
Environmental pollution
환경 보호
hwangyeong boho
Environmental protection
생태계 파괴
saengtaegye pagoe
Ecosystem destruction
지속 가능한 발전
jisok ganeunghan baljeon
Sustainable development
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