Korean Dictionary
How to say “Company dinner” in Korean
회식
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Usage & Context
A mandatory-optional work dinner or team outing. Korean work culture revolves significantly around 회식 — eating, drinking, and bonding as a team. Attendance pressure is high despite nominally being voluntary. Post-dinner activities often include norebang (karaoke). Participation shows team commitment.
Example Sentence
오늘 회식이 있어서 늦게 퇴근할 것 같아요.
There's a company dinner today so I'll probably leave work late.
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