Korean Dictionary
How to say "Schedule" in Korean
“Schedule” in Korean is 일정 (pronounced "Iljeong").
일정
Iljeong
Usage & Context
A plan or timetable. Koreans are very schedule-oriented. 일정 확인 (checking the schedule) is common before making plans. Calendar apps like 네이버 캘린더 (Naver Calendar) and 카카오 캘린더 are widely used. Shared family or team calendars are common for coordination.
Example Sentence
이번 주 일정이 너무 꽉 차 있어요.
This week's schedule is completely packed.
How to use 일정 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Schedule” is 일정, romanized as Iljeong.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 일정.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 일 (il), sounds like 'eel' in 'feel'. The second syllable, 정 (jeong), sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle', but with a softer 'j' and the 'eo' vowel (like 'uh' in 'duh'). Combine them: 'eel-jung'.
More Example Sentences
Politely asking someone about their daily plans.
오늘 일정이 어떻게 되세요?
What's your schedule for today?
Discussing a change in a work plan.
회의 일정을 다시 조율해야 할 것 같아요.
I think we need to readjust the meeting schedule.
Talking about the challenges of trip planning.
여행 일정을 짜는 게 제일 어려워요.
Planning a travel itinerary is the hardest part.
Cultural Context
Koreans are generally very schedule-oriented and value punctuality. Before making plans, it's common to ask '일정 확인' (iljeong hwagin, schedule confirmation). Popular calendar apps like Naver Calendar and Kakao Calendar are widely used for personal and shared schedules, reflecting the importance of coordination in daily life, work, and family activities.
Editorial note
We review entries like 일정 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
일정 확인
Schedule confirmation
일정 변경
Schedule change
일정표
Schedule (document/chart)
Related Expressions
계획
gyehoek
Plan
시간표
siganpyo
Timetable
예정
yejeong
Expectation, plan (often used for scheduled events)
스케줄
seukejul
Schedule (loanword, very common)
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