Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sunset" in Korean
“Sunset” in Korean is 일몰 (pronounced "Ilmol").
일몰
Ilmol
Usage & Context
The setting of the sun. 노을 (noeul) refers to the red glow of sunset. Watching sunsets at the sea (해안) or from mountain peaks is a popular activity. The west coast of Korea (서해) is especially famous for spectacular sunsets over the Yellow Sea. 낙조 (nakjo) is another poetic word for sunset glow.
Example Sentence
서해 낙조는 정말 장관이에요.
The sunset over the West Sea is truly spectacular.
How to use 일몰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sunset” is 일몰, romanized as Ilmol.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 일몰.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'eel-mohl' — 'eel' rhymes with the English 'eel,' and 'mohl' rhymes with 'mole.' Two even, short syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
일몰
ilmol
Technical / formal term used in weather reports, almanacs, and navigation contexts
Casual (반말)
노을
noeul
Everyday poetic word for the colorful sunset glow — what you'd actually say when pointing at the sky
More Example Sentences
suggesting a perfect Seoul evening
한강에서 노을 보면서 맥주 한 캔 하는 게 최고야.
Having a beer while watching the sunset at the Han River is the best.
reacting to a stunning sky with a friend
오늘 노을 진짜 장난 아니네. 사진 찍자.
The sunset is crazy beautiful today. Let's take a photo.
recommending travel memories
제주도 애월 카페에서 본 일몰은 평생 못 잊을 거예요.
I'll never forget the sunset I saw from a cafe in Aewol, Jeju.
Cultural Context
Korean actually has three words for sunset and they're not interchangeable: 일몰 is the technical 'sunset' (weather-app term), 노을 is the colorful glow that paints the sky, and 낙조 is the poetic/literary version often used for dramatic west-coast sunsets. The west coast (서해) is famous for sunsets because the sun sets over the Yellow Sea — Ganghwado, Taean, and Sokcho-adjacent Aewol are all classic 노을 명소 (sunset spots). Watching 노을 at 한강 (Han River) on a picnic mat with 치맥 (chicken and beer) is a core Seoul summer ritual. Song lyrics and poetry lean heavily on 노을 because it evokes gentle melancholy.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
노을이 예쁘다.
The sunset is beautiful.
해가 지네요.
The sun is setting.
일몰 시간이 언제예요?
What time is sunset?
Related Expressions
노을
noeul
sunset glow (everyday poetic word)
낙조
nakjo
poetic sunset / afterglow
일출
ilchul
sunrise (antonym)
황혼
hwanghon
twilight / dusk
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