B1 noun Neutral

수속

/sʰu.sʰok̚/

The formal procedures or paperwork required to complete a certain process, such as checking in at an airport or applying for a visa.

Examples

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1

입학 수속이 생각보다 복잡하네요.

The admission procedure is more complex than I thought.

2

비자 수속 기간이 얼마나 걸립니까?

How long does the visa processing take?

3

행정 수속상의 오류로 지연되었습니다.

It was delayed due to an error in administrative procedures.

Word Family

Noun
수속
Verb
수속하다
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Memory Tip

Susok sounds like 'Suitcase'. You finish your airport formalities (susok) with your suitcase.

Quick Quiz

공항에 도착해서 바로 탑승 ___을 마쳤습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 수속

Examples

1

입학 수속이 생각보다 복잡하네요.

everyday

The admission procedure is more complex than I thought.

2

비자 수속 기간이 얼마나 걸립니까?

business

How long does the visa processing take?

3

행정 수속상의 오류로 지연되었습니다.

formal

It was delayed due to an error in administrative procedures.

4

너 수속 다 끝냈어?

informal

Are you done with all the formalities?

5

법적 수속을 통해 문제를 해결해야 한다.

academic

The problem must be resolved through legal procedures.

Word Family

Noun
수속
Verb
수속하다

Common Collocations

수속을 밟다 to go through procedures
출국 수속 departure formalities
입원 수속 hospitalization procedure
수속을 마치다 to finish procedures
행정 수속 administrative procedure

Common Phrases

수속 대기

waiting for processing

간소한 수속

simple procedure

수속료

processing fee

Often Confused With

수속 vs 절차

Jeolcha is a general term for 'procedure'; Susok is specifically for official/administrative 'formalities'.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS reading and listening sections related to travel and immigration.

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Common Mistakes

Commonly used with the verb 'balpta' (to step on/go through). Don't just say 'susokhada' for everything.

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Memory Tip

Susok sounds like 'Suitcase'. You finish your airport formalities (susok) with your suitcase.

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean: 手續 (Hand + Continue).

Grammar Patterns

수속을 밟다 수속이 끝나다

Quick Quiz

공항에 도착해서 바로 탑승 ___을 마쳤습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 수속

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