Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lost and Found" in Korean
“Lost and Found” in Korean is 분실물 센터 (pronounced "bunsil mul senteo").
분실물 센터
bunsil mul senteo
Usage & Context
분실물 센터 at Korean subway stations and transport hubs handle items left behind by passengers. Korea has a notably high return rate for lost items reflecting the honesty culture. Items found on Korean public transit are typically turned in to 분실물 센터 within hours of being discovered.
Example Sentence
지하철에 가방을 두고 내려서 분실물 센터에 문의했어요.
I left my bag on the subway and inquired at the lost and found.
How to use 분실물 센터 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lost and Found” is 분실물 센터, romanized as bunsil mul senteo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 분실물 센터.
Pronunciation Guide
The word '분실물 센터' is pronounced 'boon-shil-mool sen-tuh'. '분' sounds like 'boon' in 'moon'. '실' is like 'shil' in 'shill'. '물' is like 'mool' in 'pool'. '센' is like 'sen' in 'sense'. '터' is like 'tuh' in 'tough'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
After realizing an item is missing and seeking help.
핸드폰을 잃어버려서 분실물 센터에 전화해 봤어요.
I lost my phone, so I called the lost and found.
Providing information about a specific lost and found service.
공항 분실물 센터는 24시간 운영해요.
The airport lost and found operates 24 hours.
Politely asking a staff member to check for a lost item.
혹시 분실물 센터에 제 지갑이 들어왔는지 확인해 주실 수 있나요?
Could you please check if my wallet has been turned in to the lost and found?
Cultural Context
Korea is renowned for its high rate of returned lost items, reflecting a strong culture of honesty. It's common for wallets, phones, and other valuables left on public transport (subways, buses) to be turned in to a '분실물 센터' within hours. Many K-dramas feature storylines where characters find and return lost items, highlighting this societal value. Always check with the relevant '분실물 센터' if you lose something in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 분실물 센터 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
분실물 센터가 어디예요?
Where is the lost and found?
분실물 센터에 문의하다
To inquire at the lost and found
분실물 센터에 맡기다
To leave/deposit at the lost and found
Related Expressions
잃어버리다
ireobeorida
To lose (something)
습득물
seupdeungmul
Found item
유실물
yusilmul
Lost item (more formal/legalistic)
찾아가다
chajaganda
To go and pick up/find
More Transportation Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Lost and Found and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
