Korean Dictionary
How to say “Volcano” in Korean
화산
Hwasan
IntermediateNature
Usage & Context
Korea's most notable volcano is Hallasan (한라산) on Jeju Island, an extinct shield volcano and Korea's highest peak at 1,950m. Jeju's volcanic landscape includes 오름 (orum — small volcanic cones), lava tubes, and unique rock formations. 백두산 (Baekdusan) on the North Korea-China border is a potentially active supervolcano.
Example Sentence
한라산은 화산 활동으로 만들어진 섬이에요.
Hallasan is an island formed by volcanic activity.
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