Korean Dictionary
How to say "Field Work" in Korean
“Field Work” in Korean is 현장 조사 (pronounced "Hyeonjang Josa").
현장 조사
Hyeonjang Josa
Usage & Context
Research conducted outside the laboratory. Geologists, ecologists, and anthropologists conduct field work in Korea.
Example Sentence
현장 조사는 중요한 연구 방법이다.
Field work is an important research method.
How to use 현장 조사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Field Work” is 현장 조사, romanized as Hyeonjang Josa.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 현장 (Hyeonjang), 'Hyeon' sounds like 'hyun' in 'Hyundai', and 'jang' sounds like 'jang' in 'jang-go' (a Korean drum). For 조사 (Josa), 'Jo' sounds like 'joe' (as in a cup of coffee), and 'sa' sounds like 'sa' in 'salsa'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Describing the academic routine of a university department.
지리학과 학생들은 여름마다 현장 조사를 떠나요.
Geography students go on field work every summer.
A researcher reporting findings to colleagues.
이번 현장 조사에서 중요한 데이터를 많이 얻었어요.
We obtained a lot of important data from this field work.
A professor giving advice to students about practical experience.
현장 조사는 이론만으로는 알 수 없는 것을 가르쳐 줍니다.
Field work teaches you things you can't learn from theory alone.
Cultural Context
현장 조사 (hyeonjang josa) is a common term in academic and professional settings, especially in fields like archaeology, geology, sociology, and urban planning. It implies a hands-on, on-site approach to data collection or problem-solving. In Korean dramas, you might see detectives or journalists doing their own '현장 조사' to gather clues or information, emphasizing direct observation rather than relying solely on reports.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
현장 조사 나가다
To go out for field work
현장 조사 보고서
Field work report
현장 조사 계획
Field work plan
Related Expressions
현장 학습
Hyeonjang Hakseup
Field trip (educational)
실험실 연구
Silleomsil Yeongu
Lab research
답사
Dapsa
Reconnaissance, exploration trip (often for historical sites)
현장 실습
Hyeonjang Silleup
Field training/internship
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