Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fortune Telling" in Korean
“Fortune Telling” in Korean is 운세 보기 (pronounced "Unse Bogi").
운세 보기
Unse Bogi
Usage & Context
Fortune telling, including saju (Four Pillars) and tarot reading, is a popular leisure activity in Korea. Many Koreans check their horoscopes as a fun pastime.
Example Sentence
새해에 사주를 보러 가는 것이 한국 전통이에요.
Visiting a fortune teller in the new year is a Korean tradition.
How to use 운세 보기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fortune Telling” is 운세 보기, romanized as Unse Bogi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
운세 (Unse) sounds like 'oon-say', with 'oon' like 'moon' and 'say' like 'day'. 보기 (Bogi) sounds like 'boh-gee', with 'boh' like 'bow' (as in bow and arrow) and 'gee' like 'geese' without the 's'. The pronunciation is straightforward.
More Example Sentences
Discussing New Year's traditions or activities.
새해에는 다들 재미로 운세 보러 많이 가요.
In the New Year, everyone goes to get their fortune told for fun.
Sharing a fun experience with friends.
친구랑 홍대에서 타로 운세를 봤는데, 너무 신기했어요!
I had a tarot fortune reading with a friend in Hongdae, and it was so amazing!
Discussing reasons why people seek fortune telling.
중요한 결정을 앞두고 운세를 보는 사람들도 꽤 많아요.
There are quite a lot of people who get their fortune told before making important decisions.
Cultural Context
Fortune telling (운세 보기) is a popular pastime in Korea, especially around the New Year. While some take it seriously, many view it as a fun and interesting way to gain insight or simply for entertainment. Common forms include 'saju' (사주), which analyzes one's 'Four Pillars of Destiny' based on birth date and time, and 'tarot' (타로) card readings. Fortune tellers can be found in specific alleys or cafes, particularly in areas like Hongdae or Myeongdong.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
운세 보다
to get one's fortune told
새해 운세
New Year's fortune
오늘의 운세
today's fortune
Related Expressions
사주
saju
Four Pillars of Destiny (traditional Korean fortune telling)
타로
taro
tarot (card reading)
점
jeom
fortune telling (general term)
궁합
gunghap
marital compatibility (often checked via fortune telling)
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