⚡ Korean Electronics Vocabulary: Learn Words for Gadgets and Devices in Korea | K-Space Study

Korean electronics vocabulary is essential for anyone living, studying, or shopping in Korea. From smartphones and laptops to cameras and smartwatches, this guide helps you talk about electronic devices in everyday life.


📱 Mobile Devices

Korean English
휴대폰 / 핸드폰 Mobile phone / Cell phone
스마트폰 Smartphone
태블릿 Tablet
이어폰 Earphones
무선 이어폰 Wireless earphones
충전기 Charger
보조 배터리 Power bank
케이블 Cable
스마트워치 Smartwatch

💡 Tip:
In Korea, it’s common to see people using wireless earbuds (무선 이어폰) and smartwatches on the subway or bus.


💻 Computers and Office Electronics

Korean English
노트북 Laptop
컴퓨터 Computer
키보드 Keyboard
마우스 Mouse
모니터 Monitor
프린터 Printer
복사기 Copier
스캐너 Scanner
외장하드 External hard drive
USB USB drive

💡 Tip:
Korean offices and schools are highly digitalized — most students use laptops for notes, and even cafés have power outlets for charging.


🎧 Entertainment Devices

Korean English
TV Television
게임기 Game console
카메라 Camera
캠코더 Camcorder
스피커 Speaker
헤드폰 Headphones
마이크 Microphone
프로젝터 Projector

💡 Tip:
Gaming and streaming are very popular in Korea. Many young people own 게임기 (game consoles) or 헤드폰 (headphones) for online games and broadcasts.


🔌 Smart and Connected Devices

Korean English
스마트TV Smart TV
블루투스 스피커 Bluetooth speaker
스마트홈 기기 Smart home device
로봇청소기 Robot vacuum
보안 카메라 Security camera
IoT 기기 IoT device
음성 인식 스피커 Voice assistant speaker

💡 Tip:
Smart home systems are becoming standard in Korean apartments. You can control lights, air conditioning, and cleaning robots with your phone.


⚙️ Useful Verbs and Phrases

Korean English
충전하다 To charge
연결하다 To connect
켜다 To turn on
끄다 To turn off
찍다 To take (a photo/video)
듣다 To listen
저장하다 To save
삭제하다 To delete

💡 Example:
휴대폰을 충전해요. → I charge my phone.
음악을 들어요. → I listen to music.


💡 Summary

Korea is one of the world’s most tech-savvy countries, and electronic devices are part of everyday life.
Learning these Korean words will help you shop, study, and talk about gadgets more naturally.