해외
A location or area outside of one's own country, typically across the sea; international territories.
Examples
3 of 5해외 경험이 많으시네요.
You have a lot of overseas experience.
우리 회사는 해외 시장 진출을 목표로 합니다.
Our company aims to enter overseas markets.
나 이번에 해외 처음 가 봐.
This is my first time going abroad.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hae (해) means 'Sea'. Oe (외) means 'Outside'. Outside the sea.
Quick Quiz
그는 영어를 배우기 위해 ___ 유학을 떠났다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 해외
Examples
해외 경험이 많으시네요.
everydayYou have a lot of overseas experience.
우리 회사는 해외 시장 진출을 목표로 합니다.
formalOur company aims to enter overseas markets.
나 이번에 해외 처음 가 봐.
informalThis is my first time going abroad.
해외 유입 사례에 대한 통계 분석을 실시했다.
academicA statistical analysis was conducted on cases of overseas influx.
해외 거래처와의 소통이 중요합니다.
businessCommunication with overseas clients is important.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
해외로 나가다
to go abroad
해외에서 살다
to live overseas
해외 배송
overseas shipping
Often Confused With
'외국' refers to a foreign country, whereas '해외' literally means 'overseas' and is often used in business/travel contexts.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS topics about tourism and globalization.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using '해외' when referring to a country that shares a land border (though in island-like South Korea, it's used for almost everywhere).
Memory Tip
Hae (해) means 'Sea'. Oe (외) means 'Outside'. Outside the sea.
Word Origin
From Hanja 海外 (sea + outside).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 영어를 배우기 위해 ___ 유학을 떠났다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 해외
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확립
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