Korean Dictionary
How to say "Supplier" in Korean
“Supplier” in Korean is 공급업체 (pronounced "gonggeubuoptae").
공급업체
gonggeubuoptae
Usage & Context
A business that provides goods or materials to other companies. Suppliers in Korea are carefully selected for quality and reliability. Long-term supplier relationships are important.
Example Sentence
공급업체와 계약을 갱신했습니다.
We renewed the contract with our supplier.
How to use 공급업체 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Supplier” is 공급업체, romanized as gonggeubuoptae.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 공급업체.
Pronunciation Guide
"공급업체" (gonggeubuoptae) is pronounced "Gong-geup-eop-chae." "Gong" rhymes with "song," "geup" sounds like "goop," and "eop" is like "up." "Chae" rhymes with "chai" (tea). Due to sound assimilation, the 'ㅂ' in '공급' often sounds like a 'p' when followed by '업체'.
More Example Sentences
Describing business partnerships or supply chain strategy.
저희는 여러 공급업체와 협력하고 있습니다.
We are cooperating with several suppliers.
Discussing procurement issues or expansion plans.
새로운 공급업체를 찾아야 할 것 같아요.
I think we need to find a new supplier.
Explaining where components for a product come from.
이 부품은 주요 공급업체에서 받습니다.
These parts are received from our main supplier.
Cultural Context
In Korea, establishing strong, reliable relationships with "공급업체" is fundamental for business stability, particularly in manufacturing and technology sectors. Trust and long-term partnerships are highly valued, often more so than short-term cost savings. Companies meticulously vet suppliers for quality, reliability, and ethical practices, as disruptions in the supply chain can significantly impact production and corporate reputation in a tightly integrated market.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 공급업체 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
주요 공급업체
Main supplier
공급업체 선정
Supplier selection
공급업체 관리
Supplier management
Related Expressions
납품업체
napumeopchae
Delivery/supply company (often implies delivering finished goods)
협력업체
hyeomnyeogeopchae
Partner company, collaborating company
제조업체
jejo-eopchae
Manufacturer
거래처
georaecheo
Business partner, client (can be supplier or customer)
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