Korean Dictionary
How to say "Work From Home" in Korean
“Work From Home” in Korean is 재택근무 (pronounced "Jaetaekgeunmu").
재택근무
Jaetaekgeunmu
Usage & Context
재택근무 became widespread in Korea during the pandemic and has remained popular in many companies. Korean workers appreciate the flexibility while companies monitor productivity carefully. The balance between office and 재택근무 is an ongoing workplace discussion.
Example Sentence
오늘은 재택근무라서 집에서 일해요.
I am working from home today because of remote work.
How to use 재택근무 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Work From Home” is 재택근무, romanized as Jaetaekgeunmu.
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 재택근무.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '재' (Jae) like 'jeh' in 'jet', but with a slightly softer 'j'. '택' (taek) sounds like 'tack' in 'tack', with a strong 't'. '근' (geun) sounds like 'geun' in 'gun', but with a softer 'g' and 'eu' like the 'u' in 'but'. '무' (mu) sounds like 'moo' in 'moon', but shorter. Combine as 'Jae-taek-geun-mu', with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on work.
코로나 때문에 재택근무가 일상이 되었어요.
Working from home became a daily routine because of COVID-19.
Explaining a company's remote work policy.
저희 회사는 주 3일 재택근무를 시행하고 있어요.
Our company implements a 3-day work-from-home policy per week.
Discussing the benefits of remote work.
재택근무의 장점은 출퇴근 시간이 없다는 거예요.
The advantage of working from home is not having commute time.
Cultural Context
재택근무 (Jaetaekgeunmu) became widely adopted in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly shifting the traditional office-centric work culture. While many Korean workers appreciate the flexibility and reduced commute, some companies still prefer in-office work for better supervision and team cohesion. It's often considered a desirable perk, especially in IT or creative industries, and the term itself is a direct translation of 'home-based work' (재택 = home-based, 근무 = work).
Editorial note
We review business terms like 재택근무 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
재택근무 중이에요.
I'm working from home.
재택근무가 편해요.
Working from home is comfortable.
재택근무 시행
Implementation of work from home
Related Expressions
원격근무
Won-gyeok-geun-mu
Remote work (broader term)
출근
Chulgeun
Going to work (opposite)
퇴근
Toegeun
Leaving work (opposite)
유연근무
Yuyeon-geunmu
Flexible work (broader concept)
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