Korean Dictionary
How to say "Yukpo" in Korean
“Yukpo” in Korean is 육포 (pronounced "yukpo").
육포
yukpo
Usage & Context
Yukpo is Korean dried beef jerky seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and spices. It is a traditional preserved food and a popular snack or gift item in Korea.
Example Sentence
육포는 오래 두고 먹을 수 있는 보존 식품이다.
Yukpo is a preserved food that can be kept for a long time.
How to use 육포 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Yukpo” is 육포, romanized as yukpo.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
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 육포.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "육" (yuk), sounds like "yook," similar to "yolk" but with a hard 'k' sound at the end. The second syllable, "포" (po), sounds like "poh," similar to "po" in "polar." The stress is typically on the first syllable, "육."
More Example Sentences
Recommending a snack to a friend while having drinks.
맥주 안주로 육포가 최고지!
Yukpo is the best snack with beer!
Discussing gift ideas for a holiday.
설 선물로 고급 육포 세트 어때요?
How about a premium yukpo set as a Lunar New Year gift?
Describing the taste and texture of yukpo.
육포는 씹을수록 고소한 맛이 나요.
Yukpo gets more savory the more you chew it.
Cultural Context
육포 (yukpo) is more than just beef jerky in Korea; it's a traditional delicacy with a rich history, often associated with special occasions and gifts. High-quality yukpo, made from lean cuts of beef and seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and sometimes ginger or garlic, is considered a luxurious gift, especially during holidays like Seollal (Lunar New Year) or Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving). It's also a popular anju (안주), a snack enjoyed with alcoholic beverages like beer or soju, appreciated for its savory, chewy texture and umami flavor.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 육포 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
육포 좀 먹을래?
Want some yukpo?
육포에 맥주 한 잔.
A glass of beer with yukpo.
선물용 육포
Yukpo for gifting.
Related Expressions
건어물
geoneomul
Dried seafood/dried goods (general term)
안주
anju
Snacks/food eaten with alcohol
곶감
gotgam
Dried persimmon (another traditional dried snack)
마른안주
mareun anju
Dried snacks (a category of anju, often including yukpo)
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