Korean Dictionary
How to say "Invasive Species" in Korean
“Invasive Species” in Korean is 외래 침입종 (pronounced "oerae chimipjeong").
외래 침입종
oerae chimipjeong
Usage & Context
Invasive species are non-native organisms that cause harm to ecosystems. Korea faces challenges from invasive species like the nutria and bass in its waterways. Controlling invasive species is important to protect native biodiversity.
Example Sentence
외래 침입종이 토착 생태계를 파괴할 수 있어요.
Invasive species can destroy native ecosystems.
How to use 외래 침입종 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Invasive Species” is 외래 침입종, romanized as oerae chimipjeong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 외래 (oerae), 'oe' sounds like the 'we' in 'weigh,' and 'rae' rhymes with 'ray.' For 침입종 (chimipjeong), 'chi' is like 'chee' in 'cheese,' 'mip' is like 'mip' in 'mips,' and 'jeong' sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle' but with a softer 'j' and a slightly more open 'eo' vowel. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing environmental issues in Korea.
황소개구리는 한국 생태계의 대표적인 외래 침입종이에요.
Bullfrogs are a prime example of an invasive species in Korea's ecosystem.
A local news report or conversation about a specific river.
이 강에 외래 침입종이 너무 많아서 토종 물고기가 살기 힘들대요.
There are so many invasive species in this river that native fish are struggling to survive.
A formal announcement or news article about environmental policy.
정부는 외래 침입종 확산을 막기 위한 대책을 마련 중입니다.
The government is preparing measures to prevent the spread of invasive species.
Cultural Context
Korea, being a peninsula, has historically been somewhat isolated, but with increased trade and global warming, invasive species are a growing concern. You'll often hear about specific examples like the nutria (뉴트리아) or largemouth bass (배스) in news reports, especially concerning their impact on local fisheries and agriculture. Efforts to control them, sometimes involving public campaigns or even hunting, are occasionally featured on TV documentaries.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
외래 침입종 퇴치
Eradication of invasive species
외래 침입종 관리
Management of invasive species
외래 침입종의 위협
Threat of invasive species
Related Expressions
토착종
tochakjong
native species
생태계 교란종
saengtaegye gyoran-jong
ecosystem disturbing species (a more general term for species that disrupt ecosystems, often including invasive ones)
유해 야생동물
yuhae yasaengdongmul
harmful wild animals
외래종
oeraejong
alien/foreign species (broader term, not necessarily invasive)
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