Korean Dictionary
How to say "Satellite" in Korean
“Satellite” in Korean is 위성 (pronounced "wiseong").
위성
wiseong
Usage & Context
An object orbiting Earth used for communication and observation. Satellites are important for Korean telecommunications and weather forecasting.
Example Sentence
위성 통신을 사용해요.
I use satellite communication.
How to use 위성 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Satellite” is 위성, romanized as wiseong.
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 위성.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "wi" like 'wee' in 'week'. "Seong" sounds like 'song'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing national technological achievements in space.
한국은 자체 기술로 위성을 발사했어요.
Korea launched a satellite with its own technology.
Explaining a benefit of satellite TV coverage.
위성 방송은 산간 지역에서도 잘 잡혀요.
Satellite broadcasting works well even in mountainous areas.
Explaining the role of satellites in weather forecasting.
기상 위성 덕분에 일기예보가 더 정확해졌어요.
Thanks to weather satellites, forecasts have become more accurate.
Cultural Context
Korea has a growing space program, with its own satellites for communication, earth observation, and scientific research. The Nuri rocket (누리호) is a notable example of Korea's indigenous space launch vehicle development. Satellite TV and GPS are common in daily life, and news often covers new satellite launches or space exploration efforts, reflecting national pride in technological advancement and scientific ambition.
Editorial note
We review entries like 위성 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
위성 통신
satellite communication
위성 방송
satellite broadcasting
기상 위성
weather satellite
Related Expressions
인공위성
ingongwiseong
artificial satellite
우주
uju
space
로켓
roket
rocket
통신
tongsin
communication
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