Korean Dictionary
How to say “Overtime” in Korean
야근
Yageun
IntermediateDaily Life
Usage & Context
Working late beyond regular hours. Korea is famous for its 야근 culture, though this is changing with younger generations who value 워라밸 (work-life balance). Being the first to leave the office is sometimes socially uncomfortable, even if work is done. 칼퇴근 (leaving exactly at quitting time) is seen as a sign of the times changing.
Example Sentence
요즘 매일 야근이에요. 몸이 너무 힘들어요.
I'm working overtime every day lately. My body is really exhausted.
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