Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shopping Mall" in Korean
“Shopping Mall” in Korean is 쇼핑몰 (pronounced "syoping mol").
쇼핑몰
syoping mol
Usage & Context
Shopping malls are popular destinations for fashion shopping in Korea. COEX Mall and Lotte World Mall in Seoul are major fashion shopping destinations. Online shopping malls like Musinsa are also hugely popular.
Example Sentence
쇼핑몰에서 새 옷을 샀어요.
I bought new clothes at the shopping mall.
How to use 쇼핑몰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shopping Mall” is 쇼핑몰, romanized as syoping mol.
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
For '쇼핑몰' (syoping mol), 'syo' sounds like 'show', 'ping' is like 'ping' in 'ping-pong', and 'mol' sounds like 'mole'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on '쇼' and '몰'.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a weekend activity with friends or family.
주말에 쇼핑몰에 가서 영화 볼까요?
Shall we go to the shopping mall and watch a movie this weekend?
Describing the variety of shops in a mall.
이 쇼핑몰은 옷 가게가 정말 많아요.
This shopping mall has so many clothing stores.
Observing a crowded new attraction.
새로 생긴 쇼핑몰에 사람이 엄청 많네요.
There are so many people at the newly opened shopping mall.
Cultural Context
Korean '쇼핑몰's are often massive, multi-purpose complexes that go beyond just shopping. Places like COEX Mall or Lotte World Mall in Seoul are popular social hubs, featuring not just stores but also cinemas, aquariums, food courts, and even libraries. They serve as popular meeting spots for friends and couples, especially on weekends, offering a full day's entertainment under one roof.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
쇼핑몰에서 쇼핑하다
to shop at a shopping mall
쇼핑몰 구경하다
to browse/look around a shopping mall
쇼핑몰 가다
to go to a shopping mall
Related Expressions
백화점
baekhwajeom
department store (often more upscale)
시장
sijang
market (traditional, often outdoor)
상점
sangjeom
store, shop (general term)
복합 쇼핑몰
bokhap syopingmol
complex shopping mall (emphasizes multi-purpose)
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