Korean Dictionary
How to say "Foreign Affairs" in Korean
“Foreign Affairs” in Korean is 외교 (pronounced "Oegyo").
외교
Oegyo
Usage & Context
Government dealings with other countries. South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs handles international relations.
Example Sentence
외교는 국가 간 관계를 다룹니다.
Foreign affairs deals with relations between countries.
How to use 외교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Foreign Affairs” is 외교, romanized as Oegyo.
Usage tip
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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 외교.
Pronunciation Guide
'Oe' is a tricky sound, like saying 'way' but with your lips rounded more, almost like 'weh.' 'Gyo' sounds like 'gyo' in 'gyoza,' or 'geo' in 'geography' but with a 'y' sound. So, 'weh-gyo.'
More Example Sentences
Discussing a country's international policy.
한국의 외교 정책은 주변국과의 관계를 중요시합니다.
Korea's foreign policy emphasizes relations with neighboring countries.
Describing someone's professional expertise.
그는 외교 문제 전문가입니다.
He is an expert in foreign affairs issues.
Reporting on current international relations.
최근 한일 외교 관계가 개선되고 있습니다.
Recent Korea-Japan diplomatic relations are improving.
Cultural Context
'외교' (oegyo) is a crucial term in South Korea, given its geopolitical position. Discussions about '외교' often appear in news and political commentary, especially concerning relations with major powers like the US, China, Japan, and Russia, as well as inter-Korean relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (외교부, Oegyobu) is a prominent government body frequently in the news.
Editorial note
We review entries like 외교 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
외교부
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
외교적 노력
Diplomatic efforts
외교 문제
Diplomatic issue
Related Expressions
국제 관계
gukje gwangye
International relations
외교관
oegyogwan
Diplomat
외교 정책
oegyo jeongchaek
Foreign policy
내정
naejeong
Domestic affairs (antonym)
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