Korean Dictionary
How to say "Online Shopping" in Korean
“Online Shopping” in Korean is 온라인 쇼핑 (pronounced "Onlain Syoping").
온라인 쇼핑
Onlain Syoping
Usage & Context
Online shopping is both a convenience and a hobby for many Koreans. Korea has one of the world's fastest and most sophisticated online shopping ecosystems.
Example Sentence
온라인 쇼핑으로 다양한 상품을 저렴하게 살 수 있어요.
You can buy various products cheaply through online shopping.
How to use 온라인 쇼핑 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Online Shopping” is 온라인 쇼핑, romanized as Onlain Syoping.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"온라인" (onlain) sounds like "ohn-line," similar to the English word. "쇼핑" (syoping) sounds like "show-ping," with the 'o' in 'show' being short and crisp.
More Example Sentences
Expressing amazement at the variety of items available online.
요즘은 온라인 쇼핑으로 안 되는 게 없어요.
These days, there's nothing you can't do with online shopping.
Joking about one's online shopping habits.
온라인 쇼핑 중독이라 매일 택배가 와요.
I'm addicted to online shopping, so packages arrive every day.
Describing a personal habit when shopping online.
온라인 쇼핑할 때 후기를 꼭 확인하는 편이에요.
I tend to always check reviews when online shopping.
Cultural Context
Korea is a global leader in online shopping, with incredibly fast delivery services (often same-day or next-day, even for fresh groceries) and highly competitive prices. Platforms like Coupang, Naver Shopping, and Gmarket are ubiquitous. "새벽 배송" (saebyeok baesong - dawn delivery) is a common service, allowing orders placed late at night to arrive by early morning. Many Koreans consider online shopping a hobby, not just a necessity, often spending hours browsing deals and reviews.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
온라인 쇼핑하다
To do online shopping
온라인으로 주문하다
To order online
온라인 쇼핑몰
Online shopping mall
Related Expressions
택배
taekbae
Delivery service/package
장바구니
jangbaguni
Shopping cart (online or physical)
할인
harin
Discount
오프라인 쇼핑
opeurain syoping
Offline shopping
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