Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ocean Pollution" in Korean
“Ocean Pollution” in Korean is 해양 오염 (pronounced "haeyang oyeom").
해양 오염
haeyang oyeom
Usage & Context
Ocean pollution includes plastic waste, oil spills, and chemical runoff. Korea faces issues with plastic waste in its coastal waters. International cooperation is needed to address ocean pollution.
Example Sentence
해양 오염을 줄이기 위해 플라스틱 사용을 줄여야 해요.
We need to reduce plastic use to decrease ocean pollution.
How to use 해양 오염 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ocean Pollution” is 해양 오염, romanized as haeyang oyeom.
Usage tip
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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 해양 오염.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "hae," sounds like "hey" in "hey there." "Yang" is pronounced like "young" in "young man." "O" is like the "oh" in "oh no." "Yeom" rhymes with "yum" in "yummy."
More Example Sentences
Expressing concern about food safety and environmental impact.
해양 오염 때문에 해산물 섭취가 걱정돼요.
I'm worried about consuming seafood due to ocean pollution.
Discussing the impact of pollution on marine wildlife.
바다거북이 해양 오염으로 인해 고통받고 있어요.
Sea turtles are suffering due to ocean pollution.
Reporting on governmental environmental initiatives.
정부는 해양 오염 방지를 위한 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다.
The government announced new policies to prevent ocean pollution.
Cultural Context
Korea, being a peninsula, has a deep connection to its surrounding seas. Discussions about '해양 오염' are frequent, especially concerning plastic waste washing up on beaches or affecting fishing industries. You'll often see public campaigns encouraging beach cleanups or reducing single-use plastics, reflecting a growing awareness of marine environmental issues.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
해양 오염 심각성
Seriousness of ocean pollution
해양 오염 방지
Prevention of ocean pollution
해양 오염 줄이기
Reducing ocean pollution
Related Expressions
바다 오염
bada oyeom
Sea pollution (more casual)
플라스틱 쓰레기
peullaseutik sseuregi
Plastic waste
수질 오염
sujil oyeom
Water pollution
환경 문제
hwangyeong munje
Environmental problem
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