Korean Dictionary
How to say "Overpass" in Korean
“Overpass” in Korean is 육교 (pronounced "yukgyo").
육교
yukgyo
Usage & Context
육교 are pedestrian bridges crossing busy roads in Korea. Many older 육교 in Korean cities are being replaced by underground crossings as they are seen as obstructive to urban aesthetics. The Seoullo 7017 in Seoul famously transformed an old highway overpass into a linear park.
Example Sentence
육교를 건너서 반대편으로 가세요.
Cross the overpass to get to the other side.
How to use 육교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Overpass” is 육교, romanized as yukgyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
육교 (yukgyo) sounds like 'yook-gyoh'. 'Yook' is like 'yolk' without the 'l', and 'gyoh' is like 'gyo' in 'gyoza' but with a softer 'oh' sound.
More Example Sentences
Giving directions to a landmark.
저 육교를 건너면 바로 백화점이에요.
If you cross that overpass, it's the department store right there.
Complaining about the physical effort of using an overpass.
육교가 너무 높아서 계단 오르기 힘들어요.
The overpass is too high, so climbing the stairs is hard.
Explaining a famous urban regeneration project.
서울로 7017은 옛 육교를 공원으로 바꾼 곳이에요.
Seoullo 7017 is a place where an old overpass was turned into a park.
Cultural Context
육교 (pedestrian overpasses) are common in Korean cities, especially in older areas or where busy roads make ground-level crossings dangerous. However, many are being replaced by more aesthetically pleasing and accessible underground passages (지하도) or removed entirely as part of urban renewal projects. Seoullo 7017 is a famous example of an old highway overpass transformed into a linear park, becoming a popular tourist attraction.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
육교로 건너세요.
Please cross by the overpass.
육교가 어디에 있어요?
Where is the overpass?
육교 위에서 야경을 구경했어요.
I enjoyed the night view from the overpass.
Related Expressions
지하도
jihado
underpass/underground passage
다리
dari
bridge (general)
횡단보도
hoengdanbodo
crosswalk/pedestrian crossing
고가도로
gogadoro
elevated road/overpass (for vehicles)
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