Korean Dictionary
How to say "Supply Chain" in Korean
“Supply Chain” in Korean is 공급망 (pronounced "Gonggeupmang").
공급망
Gonggeupmang
Usage & Context
공급망 became a household term in Korea during global supply chain disruptions. Korean manufacturers particularly in semiconductors and electronics rely on complex global 공급망. Diversifying 공급망 is now a strategic priority for Korean companies.
Example Sentence
반도체 공급망 문제로 생산에 차질이 생겼어요.
Production was disrupted due to semiconductor supply chain issues.
How to use 공급망 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Supply Chain” is 공급망, romanized as Gonggeupmang.
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 공급망.
Pronunciation Guide
공급 (Gonggeup) sounds like 'gong-goop', where 'gong' is like the instrument and 'goop' has a short 'u' sound. 망 (Mang) sounds like 'mahng', similar to 'mang' in 'mango'. The stress is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on '공' (gong).
More Example Sentences
News report or economic discussion.
글로벌 공급망 불안정으로 물가 상승이 우려됩니다.
Inflation is a concern due to global supply chain instability.
Internal business meeting.
우리 회사는 공급망 효율성을 높이기 위해 노력하고 있어요.
Our company is striving to increase supply chain efficiency.
Strategic planning discussion.
핵심 부품의 공급망 다변화가 시급한 과제입니다.
Diversifying the supply chain for key components is an urgent task.
Cultural Context
As a major manufacturing and export powerhouse, Korea is highly sensitive to global supply chain disruptions. The term '공급망' became a household word during recent global crises, highlighting its critical role in the Korean economy, especially for key industries like semiconductors and electronics. Discussions about '공급망 안정화' (supply chain stabilization) are frequent in business and government circles.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 공급망 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
공급망 문제
Supply chain issue
글로벌 공급망
Global supply chain
공급망 관리
Supply chain management
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물류
Mulryu
Logistics
생산 라인
Saengsan Rain
Production line
재고 관리
Jaego Gwalli
Inventory management
유통망
Yutongmang
Distribution network
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