Korean Dictionary
How to say “Earthquake” in Korean
지진
Jijin
IntermediateNature
Usage & Context
Korea is not highly prone to earthquakes compared to Japan, but does experience them. The 2016 Gyeongju earthquake (규모 5.8) was the largest recorded in modern Korea. 지진 대피 훈련 (earthquake evacuation drills) are conducted in schools. Being aware of safety procedures is important for residents and tourists.
Example Sentence
갑자기 지진이 났어요! 어떻게 해야 해요?
An earthquake suddenly occurred! What should I do?
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