Korean Dictionary
How to say "Haejang Guk" in Korean
“Haejang Guk” in Korean is 해장국 (pronounced "haejang guk").
해장국
haejang guk
Usage & Context
Haejang guk is a Korean hangover soup, often made with cabbage, vegetables, and beef broth. Its name literally means hangover (해장) soup and is traditionally eaten after a night of heavy drinking.
Example Sentence
술 마신 다음 날 해장국 한 그릇으로 속을 달랬다.
I soothed my stomach with a bowl of haejang guk the morning after drinking.
How to use 해장국 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Haejang Guk” is 해장국, romanized as haejang guk.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
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 해장국.
Pronunciation Guide
'Hae' sounds like 'hey' but with a slightly more open 'a' sound, similar to 'high' without the 'i'. 'Jang' rhymes with 'fang' or 'hang'. 'Guk' sounds like 'gook' in 'cook' but with a harder 'g' sound. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'jang'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining morning plans after a night out.
어제 과음해서 아침에 해장국 먹으러 갔어요.
I drank too much yesterday, so I went to eat haejang guk this morning.
Praising a specific haejang guk.
이 집 해장국은 정말 얼큰하고 시원해.
This restaurant's haejang guk is really spicy and refreshing.
Expressing surprise at the variety of haejang guk.
해장국 종류가 이렇게 많은 줄 몰랐어요.
I didn't know there were so many types of haejang guk.
Cultural Context
Haejang guk, literally 'hangover soup,' is a beloved and essential part of Korean drinking culture. After a night of heavy drinking, Koreans often seek out a steaming, often spicy, bowl of this soup to 'cure' their hangover. There are numerous regional variations, from the hearty Ugeoji Haejangguk (with dried napa cabbage) to the spicy Kongnamul Gukbap (bean sprout soup). It's more than just a remedy; it's a social ritual, often shared with friends or colleagues the morning after, and a common sight in K-dramas.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 해장국 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
해장국 먹으러 가자.
Let's go eat haejang guk.
속이 확 풀린다.
My stomach feels completely relieved (after eating haejang guk).
해장국 맛집.
A restaurant famous for its haejang guk.
Related Expressions
술 깨다
sul kkaeda
To sober up, to get rid of a hangover
숙취
sukchwi
Hangover
국밥
gukbap
Soup with rice (a common format for haejang guk)
콩나물국
kongnamulguk
Bean sprout soup (a type of haejang guk)
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