Korean Dictionary
How to say "Epidemiology" in Korean
“Epidemiology” in Korean is 역학 (pronounced "Yeok-hak").
역학
Yeok-hak
Usage & Context
The study of disease patterns in populations. Epidemiology is crucial in Korean public health.
Example Sentence
역학은 질병의 확산을 연구한다.
Epidemiology studies disease spread.
How to use 역학 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Epidemiology” is 역학, romanized as Yeok-hak.
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Pronunciation Guide
역 (Yeok) sounds like 'yuck' as in 'yucky food'. 학 (hak) sounds like 'hock' or 'huck'. The stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the impact of a global health crisis.
코로나19 팬데믹 때 역학 조사의 중요성이 부각되었습니다.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of epidemiological investigation was highlighted.
In a medical or scientific meeting discussing disease patterns.
이 질병의 역학적 특성을 분석해야 합니다.
We need to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of this disease.
Explaining the role of research in public health governance.
역학 연구는 공중보건 정책 수립에 필수적입니다.
Epidemiological research is essential for establishing public health policies.
Cultural Context
Epidemiology (역학) gained significant public recognition in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic, with '역학조사' (epidemiological investigation) becoming a household term. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) and its '역학조사관' (epidemiological investigators) played a highly visible role in tracing contacts and managing outbreaks. This field is crucial for understanding disease spread and informing public health strategies in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 역학 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
역학 연구
epidemiological research
역학자
epidemiologist
역학 데이터
epidemiological data
Related Expressions
역학 조사
yeokhak josa
epidemiological investigation
질병 관리
jilbyeong gwanri
disease control
공중보건
gongjung bogeon
public health
예방 의학
yebang uihak
preventive medicine
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