Korean Dictionary
How to say "Video Call" in Korean
“Video Call” in Korean is 화상통화 (pronounced "hwasang-tonghwa").
화상통화
hwasang-tonghwa
Usage & Context
A real-time conversation with video between two or more people. Video calls became essential in Korea during the pandemic for work and family.
Example Sentence
화상통화로 친구와 얘기했어요.
I talked to my friend via video call.
How to use 화상통화 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Video Call” is 화상통화, romanized as hwasang-tonghwa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '화상통화' (hwasang-tonghwa) is pronounced 'HWAH-sahng-TOHNG-hwah.' 'Hwa' sounds like 'wah' in 'water,' 'sang' like 'sang' in 'song.' 'Tong' is like 'tongue,' and the second 'hwa' is again like 'wah.' The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Family staying connected during a pandemic.
코로나 때문에 가족들이랑 화상통화 자주 해요.
Because of COVID, I video call with my family often.
Work meeting with a superior.
오늘 아침에 팀장님하고 화상통화로 회의했어요.
This morning, I had a meeting with the team leader via video call.
Catching up with an international friend.
해외에 있는 친구랑 화상통화로 수다 떨었어요.
I chatted with my friend overseas via video call.
Cultural Context
화상통화 (hwasang-tonghwa) is the standard term for 'video call' or 'video conference' in Korea. While apps like KakaoTalk have their own video call features, the general concept is referred to as 화상통화. During the pandemic, it became incredibly common for work meetings, online classes, and connecting with family, solidifying its place in daily Korean vocabulary. It's often used interchangeably with '영통' (yeongtong), a common abbreviation.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
화상통화 걸다
To make a video call
화상통화하다
To video call
화상통화 중
On a video call / During a video call
Related Expressions
영통
yeongtong
Abbreviation for video call
영상 통화
yeongsan tonghwa
Video call (more formal, full phrase)
음성 통화
eumseong tonghwa
Voice call
전화 통화
jeonhwa tonghwa
Phone call
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