Korean Dictionary
How to say "National park" in Korean
“National park” in Korean is 국립공원 (pronounced "Gunnipgongwon").
국립공원
Gunnipgongwon
Usage & Context
Protected natural areas managed by the Korea National Park Service. Korea has 22 national parks including Seoraksan (설악산), Jirisan (지리산), Hallasan (한라산), and Gyeongju (경주). Entry fees are required at most parks. The parks preserve biodiversity and provide recreation for millions of visitors annually.
Example Sentence
국립공원에서는 자연을 보호하기 위해 캠핑이 제한돼요.
Camping in national parks is restricted to protect nature.
How to use 국립공원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “National park” is 국립공원, romanized as Gunnipgongwon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '국립공원' is pronounced 'Goon-nip-gong-won'. '국' (Guk) sounds like 'gook' in 'good book' but with a sharp 'k'. '립' (nip) sounds like 'nip' as in 'a little nip'. '공' (gong) sounds like the English word 'gong'. '원' (won) sounds like 'won' as in 'I won'. Note the sound change where 'ㄱ' (g) and 'ㄹ' (l/r) combine to create an 'ng' sound, and 'ㅂ' (b/p) changes to 'ㅁ' (m) before 'ㄱ' (g), making it flow as 'Goon-nip-gong-won'.
More Example Sentences
Planning a trip to a famous national park.
설악산 국립공원은 가을 단풍이 정말 아름다워요.
Seoraksan National Park's autumn foliage is truly beautiful.
Suggesting an outdoor activity to a friend.
이번 주말에 지리산 국립공원으로 등산 갈까?
Shall we go hiking to Jirisan National Park this weekend?
Reminding someone of environmental rules.
국립공원 내에서는 쓰레기를 버리면 안 돼요.
You shouldn't litter inside national parks.
Cultural Context
Korea's national parks are highly cherished, especially for hiking, which is a hugely popular pastime. Many Koreans flock to parks like Seoraksan or Jirisan, particularly during autumn for the stunning fall foliage. The Korea National Park Service actively manages these areas, balancing conservation with public access, and often requires small entry fees for maintenance. They are vital for preserving Korea's diverse ecosystems and providing natural retreats.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
국립공원 입장료
National park entry fee
국립공원 관리공단
Korea National Park Service
국립공원 지정
Designation as a national park
Related Expressions
자연공원
Jayeon gongwon
Nature park (broader term)
도립공원
Dorip gongwon
Provincial park
군립공원
Gunnip gongwon
County park
휴양림
Hyuyangnim
Recreational forest
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