Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shopping mall" in Korean
“Shopping mall” in Korean is 쇼핑몰 (pronounced "Syoping mol").
쇼핑몰
Syoping mol
Usage & Context
Large retail complex. Popular shopping destinations in Korea.
Example Sentence
쇼핑몰에서 쇼핑하는 걸 좋아해요.
I like shopping at the mall.
How to use 쇼핑몰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shopping mall” is 쇼핑몰, romanized as Syoping mol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say '쇼' (syo) like 'show' in 'showtime'. '핑' (ping) is like 'ping' in 'ping-pong'. '몰' (mol) sounds like 'mole' in 'mole-hill'. The stress is fairly even, with slight emphasis on '쇼' and '몰'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a crowded shopping mall.
주말에 쇼핑몰에 사람이 정말 많았어요.
There were so many people at the shopping mall on the weekend.
Announcing the opening of a new retail complex.
새로운 쇼핑몰이 다음 달에 오픈해요.
A new shopping mall is opening next month.
Meeting someone at a public place.
쇼핑몰에서 친구를 만났어요.
I met a friend at the shopping mall.
Cultural Context
Shopping malls (쇼핑몰) in Korea are often massive, multi-story complexes that serve as more than just retail spaces. They frequently include cinemas, food courts, restaurants, ice rinks, and even aquariums, making them popular destinations for dates, family outings, and general entertainment, especially in major cities like Seoul (e.g., COEX Mall, Lotte World Mall).
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
쇼핑몰 가다
To go to the shopping mall
쇼핑몰에서 놀다
To hang out at the shopping mall
쇼핑몰 구경
Window shopping at the mall
Related Expressions
백화점
baekhwajeom
Department store (often more upscale)
시장
sijang
Traditional market
상점
sangjeom
Shop/store
쇼핑하다
syopinghada
To shop
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