Korean Dictionary
How to say "Immigration" in Korean
“Immigration” in Korean is 출입국 (pronounced "churip guk").
출입국
churip guk
Usage & Context
출입국 refers to entry and exit through Korean border control and is managed by the Korea Immigration Service. Korea uses automated passport gates (SES) at Incheon Airport reducing 출입국 wait times for eligible travelers. Foreigners staying in Korea longer than 90 days must register with 출입국 authorities.
Example Sentence
출입국 심사를 마치고 수하물을 찾았어요.
I completed immigration and then collected my luggage.
How to use 출입국 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Immigration” is 출입국, romanized as churip guk.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say '출입국' as "Choo-rip-gook." '출' (chul) sounds like "choo" in "choo-choo train." '입' (ip) is like "rip" a piece of paper. '국' (guk) is pronounced like "cook" but with a 'g' sound.
More Example Sentences
Recounting a long wait at the airport.
출입국 심사 줄이 너무 길었어요.
The immigration line was too long.
Explaining a requirement for long-term foreign residents.
외국인 등록은 출입국 관리사무소에서 해야 해요.
Foreigner registration must be done at the immigration office.
Recommending a faster way to pass immigration.
자동 출입국 심사를 이용하면 편리해요.
It's convenient to use automated immigration.
Cultural Context
Korea's immigration process (출입국 심사) is generally efficient, especially at major hubs like Incheon International Airport. Many eligible travelers, including Koreans and registered foreigners, can use the Smart Entry Service (SES) for automated passport control, significantly reducing wait times. For foreigners staying longer than 90 days, registering with the local immigration office (출입국 관리사무소) is a mandatory step.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
출입국 카드
immigration card
출입국 기록
immigration record
출입국 관리
immigration control
Related Expressions
출입국 심사
churipguk simsa
immigration inspection
출입국 관리사무소
churipguk gwallisamuso
immigration office
입국
ipguk
entry (into a country)
출국
chulguk
exit (from a country)
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