Vocabulary TOPIK 5 · Lesson 2

Se-jong-dae-wang-ui han-geul chang-je-neun wi-dae-han eop-jeog-im-ni-da.

King Sejong's creation of Hangul is a great achievement.

Bi-dul-gi-neun pyeong-hwa-ui sang-jing-im-ni-da.

The dove is a symbol of peace.

Seo-ur-e-neun gyeong-bok-gung, chang-deok-gung deung a-reum-da-un go-gung-i man-seum-ni-da.

There are many beautiful old palaces in Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace.

Su-do-gwon-e in-gu-ga mil-jip-doe-eo it-seum-ni-da.

The population is concentrated in the metropolitan area.

I pung-seub-eun o-rae-jeon-bu-teo yu-rae-haet-seum-ni-da.

This custom originated a long time ago.

Dae-han-min-guk jeong-bu-neun cheon-gu-baek-sa-sip-pal-lyeon-e geon-guk-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

The government of the Republic of Korea was established in 1948.

Nam-san ta-wo-neun seo-ur-ui gwan-gwang myeong-so-im-ni-da.

Namsan Tower is a tourist attraction in Seoul.

Seo-ul do-sim-e-seo do-bo-gwan-gwang-eul jeul-gyeot-seum-ni-da.

I enjoyed a walking tour in downtown Seoul.

Myeong-dong-eun hang-sang sa-ram-deul-lo beon-hwa-ham-ni-da.

Myeongdong is always bustling with people.

Bul-guk-sa-neun jung-yo-han mun-hwa-jae-im-ni-da.

Bulguksa Temple is an important cultural property.

Gyeong-ju-neun yeok-sa yu-jeok-ji-ga man-eun do-si-im-ni-da.

Gyeongju is a city with many historical sites.

Jae-rae-si-jang-e-seo mul-geon gaps-eul heung-jeong-haet-seum-ni-da.

I negotiated the price of goods at a traditional market.

I-gos-eun se-gye-e-seo son-kkop-hi-neun a-reum-da-un hae-byeon-im-ni-da.

This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

In-sa-dong-e-seo jeon-tong mun-hwa che-heom-eul haet-seum-ni-da.

I experienced traditional culture in Insa-dong.

I gwan-gwang-ji ju-byeon-e-neun suk-bak si-seor-i jal gat-chu-eo-jyeo it-seum-ni-da.

There is good accommodation available around this tourist destination.

Yeo-haeng-sa-e-seo sae-ro-un gwan-gwang sang-pum-eul gae-bar-haet-seum-ni-da.

A travel agency has developed a new tourism product.

Jeong-bu-neun oe-gug-in gwan-gwang-gaeg-eul yu-chi-ha-gi wi-hae no-ryeok-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

The government is working to attract foreign tourists.

Gang-nam-yeog-eun yu-dong-in-gu-ga man-eun gos-im-ni-da.

Gangnam Station is a place with heavy foot traffic.

Chul-toe-geun si-gan-e gyo-tong-che-jeung-i sim-gak-ham-ni-da.

Traffic congestion is severe during rush hour.

Ji-ha-cheor-i seung-gaek-deul-lo man-won-im-ni-da.

The subway is full of passengers.

Ju-mar-e-neun myeong-dong-i mae-u hon-jap-ham-ni-da.

Myeongdong gets very crowded on weekends.

Seo-ul do-sim-e-neun nop-eun bil-ding-i man-seum-ni-da.

There are many tall buildings in downtown Seoul.

Su-do-gwon-e in-gu-ga mil-jip-doe-eo it-seum-ni-da.

The population is concentrated in the metropolitan area.

I gong-won-ui myeon-jeog-eun mae-u neolb-seum-ni-da.

The area of this park is very large.

Han-gang-i seo-ur-eul ga-ro-ji-reum-ni-da.

The Han River runs through Seoul.

Han-gug-eun san-i man-eun ji-hyeong-im-ni-da.

Korea has a mountainous terrain.

Ji-ha-cheol ir-ho-seon-i do-si-reul gwan-tong-ham-ni-da.

Subway Line 1 runs through the city.

Do-si han-bok-pan-e keun gong-won-i it-seum-ni-da.

There is a large park in the middle of the city.

Han-ban-do-neun a-si-a dae-ryug-ui dong-jjog-e wi-chi-hae it-seum-ni-da.

The Korean Peninsula is located on the eastern side of the Asian continent.

Seo-ur-eun jeon-tong-gwa hyeon-dae-ga gong-jon-ha-neun do-si-im-ni-da.

Seoul is a city where tradition and modernity coexist.

Jeong-bu-ga sae-ro-un jeong-chaeg-eul si-haeng-haet-seum-ni-da.

The government has implemented a new policy.

I gwan-gwang sang-pum-eun gi-cha yeo-haeng-gwa yeon-gye-doe-eo it-seum-ni-da.

This tourist product is linked to train travel.

Han-guk gyeong-je-ga keu-ge do-yak-haet-seum-ni-da.

The Korean economy has taken a huge leap forward.

I jak-pum-eun hwan-gyeong mun-je-ui sim-gak-seong-eul bu-gak-si-kim-ni-da.

This work highlights the seriousness of environmental problems.

I du sa-geon-eun seo-ro yeon-gwan-eul jit-gi eo-ryeop-seum-ni-da.

It is difficult to connect these two events.

Ja-yeon-gwa do-si-ga jal eo-u-reo-jin gos-im-ni-da.

It is a place where nature and city are in perfect harmony.

Jeong-bu-neun gyo-tong-che-jeung mun-je-e dae-han dae-chaeg-eul ma-ryeon-haet-seum-ni-da.

The government has prepared measures to address traffic congestion.

I do-si-ui i-reum-i choe-geun-e gae-ching-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

The city was recently renamed.

I-beon yeo-haeng-i han-guk mun-hwa-reul i-hae-ha-neun jo-eun gye-gi-ga doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

This trip was a great opportunity to understand Korean culture.

Han-gug-eun go-ryeong-hwa sa-hoe-ro jin-ip-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

Korea is entering an aging society.

Cheon-gu-baek-sa-sib-o-nyeon par-wol sib-o-ir-e gwang-bog-eul maj-i-haet-seum-ni-da.

Liberation occurred on August 15, 1945.

Se-jong-dae-ro-neun seo-ur-ui jung-sim dae-ro-im-ni-da.

Sejong-daero is the main street of Seoul.

Gyeong-je do-yag-eul wi-hae no-ryeok-hae-ya ham-ni-da.

We must strive for economic leap forward.

In-gu jeung-ga sok-do-ga dun-hwa-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

Population growth has slowed.

Hong-dae-e-seo-neun baen-deu eum-ak gong-yeon-eul ja-ju bol su it-seum-ni-da.

You can often see band music performances in Hongdae.

Sam-guk-si-dae-neun go-gu-ryeo, baek-je, sil-la-ga it-deon si-dae-im-ni-da.

The Three Kingdoms period was the era of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla.

U-ri ga-jog-ui se-dae-won-eun chong ne-myeong-im-ni-da.

There are a total of 4 members in our family.

Jeo-chul-ssan mun-je hae-gyeol-i si-geup-ham-ni-da.

There is an urgent need to solve the low birth rate problem.

Ji-geum-eun jeong-bo-hwa si-dae-im-ni-da.

This is the information age.

Go-ryeo si-dae-e-neun cheong-ja-ga yu-myeong-haet-seum-ni-da.

Celadon was famous during the Goryeo Dynasty.

Han-geur-eun jo-seon si-dae-e man-deur-eo-jyeot-seum-ni-da.

Hangul was created during the Joseon Dynasty.

I ji-yeog-eun gyo-tong-ui yo-chung-ji-im-ni-da.

This area is a transportation hub.

Oe-gug-in tu-ja-reul yu-chi-ha-gi wi-hae no-ryeok-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

We are working to attract foreign investment.

Guk-je sa-hoe-e-seo han-gug-ui wi-sang-eul nop-yeo-ya ham-ni-da.

Korea's status in the international community must be raised.

I chuk-je-neun o-rae-jeon-bu-teo yu-rae-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

This festival has its origins from long ago.

Su-do-gwon-ui in-gu-mil-jip mun-je-ga sim-gak-ham-ni-da.

The population density problem in the metropolitan area is serious.

Jae-rae-si-jang-eun mul-geon gaps-i jeo-ryeom-ham-ni-da.

The prices of goods in traditional markets are cheap.

Han-gug-eun jeo-chul-ssan-yul mun-je-ga sim-gak-ham-ni-da.

Korea has a serious problem of low birth rate.

I si-jang-e-seo-neun da-yang-han to-sok-sang-pum-eul pal-go it-seum-ni-da.

This market sells a variety of local products.

Go-gung tong-hap gwal-lam-je-reul i-yong-ha-myeon deo jeo-ryeom-ham-ni-da.

Using the integrated palace admission ticket is cheaper.

Geu-gos-e ga-myeon han-gug-ui jeon-tong pung-mur-eul neu-kkil su it-seum-ni-da.

If you go there, you can experience traditional Korean customs and folk arts.

An-dong-eun ha-hoe-tar-eu-ro yu-myeong-ham-ni-da.

Andong is famous for Hahoe mask.