Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fall foliage" in Korean
“Fall foliage” in Korean is 단풍 (pronounced "Danpung").
단풍
Danpung
Usage & Context
The colorful changing of leaves in autumn. 단풍놀이 (danpung nori) means going out to enjoy the fall colors. Mountains like Seoraksan, Naejangsan (내장산), and Odaesan (오대산) are famous for spectacular autumn color displays. The timing of peak color is tracked nationally, similar to cherry blossom forecasts.
Example Sentence
내장산 단풍이 전국에서 제일 예쁘다고 해요.
They say Naejangsan's fall foliage is the prettiest in the country.
How to use 단풍 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fall foliage” is 단풍, romanized as Danpung.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say it as "Dan-pung." "Dan" sounds like "dawn" without the 'w' or "don" in "donut." "Pung" sounds like "poong" in "balloon" but with a 'p' sound, similar to "pungent" without the 'ent'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a travel destination.
가을에는 설악산 단풍 구경 가는 게 최고예요.
In autumn, going to Seoraksan to see the fall foliage is the best.
Describing a scenic trip.
단풍이 너무 예뻐서 사진을 많이 찍었어요.
The fall foliage was so pretty that I took many pictures.
Inviting friends for an outing.
이번 주말에 단풍놀이 갈 사람?
Who wants to go see the fall foliage this weekend?
Cultural Context
'단풍' (fall foliage) is a major seasonal attraction in Korea, leading to '단풍놀이' (danpung nori), which is the act of going to admire the autumn leaves. Mountains like Seoraksan, Naejangsan, and Odaesan become incredibly popular destinations. The peak timing of fall colors is eagerly anticipated and tracked by weather agencies, similar to cherry blossom forecasts in spring, highlighting the deep appreciation Koreans have for seasonal natural beauty.
Editorial note
We review entries like 단풍 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
단풍이 들다
Leaves turn color (lit. fall foliage enters)
단풍 구경
Fall foliage viewing
단풍 명소
Famous spot for fall foliage
Related Expressions
가을
Gaeul
Autumn, fall (season)
단풍놀이
Danpungnori
Fall foliage viewing trip/activity
낙엽
Nagyop
Fallen leaves
벚꽃
Beotkkot
Cherry blossoms (related seasonal natural beauty)
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