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Korean Romanization Tool
Type any Korean word or sentence to see how it is written in English letters under the official Revised Romanization of Korean.
Romanize Korean
Examples
- 안녕하세요 → Annyeonghaseyo
- 감사합니다 → Gamsahamnida
- 종로 → Jongno
- 신라 → Silla
- 같이 → Gachi
- 백마 → Baengma
What the tool applies
- Moving a final consonant to the next syllable (백암 → Baegam).
- Nasal sounds (백마 → Baengma) and ㄹ changes (신라 → Silla, 종로 → Jongno).
- Palatalization (같이 → gachi) and ㅎ sounds (좋고 → joko).
Tense sounds aren’t marked (압구정 → Apgujeong), following the rules. Changes that depend on how a compound word is built aren’t applied, so a few place names differ from the official spelling.
Frequently asked questions
What is Revised Romanization?
The official system South Korea uses for road signs, maps and textbooks. It writes how a word sounds, so 신라 becomes Silla and 종로 becomes Jongno.
Why does the spelling differ from the letters?
Korean consonants change sound when they meet. For example 백마 is said “baengma”, so it is romanized Baengma. The letter-by-letter version shows the spelling without these changes.
Can I use it for my name?
It shows the standard romanization, but many people keep a spelling they already use, such as Lee or Park, which this tool won’t guess.
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Sources and last updated
- Rules (in Korean): National Institute of Korean Language, Romanization of Korean
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