Letter by letter: 우체국
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 우체국 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 우 | ㅇ + ㅜ | ㅇ silent, ㅜ u |
| 체 | ㅊ + ㅔ | ㅊ ch, ㅔ e |
| 국 | ㄱ + ㅜ + ㄱ | ㄱ g / k, ㅜ u, ㄱ k (at the end) |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
DㅇNㅜCㅊPㅔRㄱNㅜRㄱ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the places around town words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the places around town in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "post office" in Korean?
우체국 (ucheguk).
How do you pronounce 우체국?
It sounds like "ucheguk".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20