Korean Dictionary
How to say "Souvenir" in Korean
“Souvenir” in Korean is 기념품 (pronounced "Ginyeompum").
기념품
Ginyeompum
Usage & Context
Popular Korean souvenirs include Korean cosmetics (K-beauty products), dried seaweed snacks (김), traditional fans, pottery, and K-pop merchandise. Insadong (인사동) is the go-to neighborhood for traditional Korean crafts and souvenirs. Duty-free shops at the airport offer good prices.
Example Sentence
인사동에서 기념품 사는 게 좋아요.
It's good to buy souvenirs at Insadong.
How to use 기념품 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Souvenir” is 기념품, romanized as Ginyeompum.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
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 기념품.
Pronunciation Guide
기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 념 (nyeom) is like 'nyum' in 'canyon' with a slightly more closed 'o'. 품 (pum) sounds like 'poom' as in 'boom'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a recent trip to a popular domestic travel destination.
제주도 여행 가서 예쁜 기념품 많이 샀어요.
I bought many pretty souvenirs on my Jeju Island trip.
Suggesting a unique gift idea for a friend.
친구 생일 선물로 한국 기념품 어때?
How about a Korean souvenir for my friend's birthday gift?
Showing a personal item and sharing its origin story.
이 컵은 일본 여행 갔을 때 산 기념품이에요.
This cup is a souvenir I bought when I went to Japan.
Cultural Context
Koreans often buy 기념품 (ginyeompum) when traveling, both domestically (e.g., Jeju Island) and internationally. For tourists in Korea, popular souvenirs range from K-beauty products and traditional crafts found in Insadong to K-pop merchandise. It's common to bring back souvenirs for friends, family, or colleagues, often seen as a thoughtful gesture after a trip.
Editorial note
We review entries like 기념품 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
기념품 가게
Souvenir shop
기념품을 사다
To buy a souvenir
여행 기념품
Travel souvenir
Related Expressions
선물
seonmul
Gift
특산품
teuksanpum
Local specialty product
추억
chueok
Memory
기념
ginyeom
Commemoration, remembrance
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