Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sea Breeze" in Korean
“Sea Breeze” in Korean is 해풍 (pronounced "Haepung").
해풍
Haepung
Usage & Context
해풍 (sea breeze) is enjoyed along Korea's coastlines and is considered healthy and refreshing. Coastal towns like Sokcho and Busan are loved for their 해풍. The sea breeze also influences Korea's agriculture, particularly the cultivation of certain regional specialties.
Example Sentence
바닷가에서 해풍을 맞으며 산책했어요.
I walked along the coast feeling the sea breeze.
How to use 해풍 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sea Breeze” is 해풍, romanized as Haepung.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
해 (Hae) sounds like "heh," similar to "hey" but with a slightly shorter 'e' sound. 풍 (pung) is pronounced like "poong," similar to "pooh" but with an 'ng' sound at the end. Combine them as "HEH-poong," with relatively even stress.
More Example Sentences
Expressing a preference for an activity.
해풍을 맞으며 드라이브하는 걸 좋아해요.
I like driving while feeling the sea breeze.
Explaining agricultural conditions.
제주도는 해풍 덕분에 농작물이 잘 자라요.
Thanks to the sea breeze, crops grow well on Jeju Island.
Describing the effect of the sea breeze.
여름밤 해풍은 더위를 식혀주는 역할을 해요.
The sea breeze on summer nights helps cool down the heat.
Cultural Context
해풍 is often associated with health, freshness, and the unique characteristics of coastal regions in Korea. Many believe that produce grown under the influence of 해풍 (like certain types of garlic or citrus on Jeju Island) has a superior taste. Coastal cities like Busan or Sokcho are popular destinations where people seek to enjoy the refreshing 해풍, especially during hot summers. It's a common element in descriptions of seaside vacations and local specialties.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
해풍을 맞다
To feel/be exposed to the sea breeze
시원한 해풍
Cool sea breeze
해풍이 불어오다
The sea breeze blows in
Related Expressions
바람
baram
wind
산들바람
sandeulbaram
gentle breeze
미풍
mipung
gentle breeze (more literary)
바닷바람
badatbaram
sea wind (more general, less specific than 해풍)
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