Korean word

세관

Pronunciation

Romanizationsegwan

Meaning

  • nouncustoms

Example

세관에서 짐 검사를 받았어요.se gwa ne seo chim keom sa reul pa da sseo yo

I had my luggage inspected at customs.

Illustration for 세관 (customs)

More examples

물건을 보낼 때 세관 신고서를 정확히 작성하세요.mul geo neul po nael ttae se gwan sin go seo reul cheong hwa ki chak sseong ha se yo

When sending an item, fill out the customs declaration form accurately.

Core concept

The official gate where imported goods are checked and cleared, with duties collected when required.

Common phrases

  • 세관 신고서se gwan sin kko seo

    customs declaration form

  • 세관 심사se gwan sim sa

    customs inspection

Similar words

관세kwanse: A tax charged on goods brought into a country.
통관tonggwan: The official process of getting goods approved to enter or leave a country.
세관원segwanwon: A government worker who checks goods and handles their entry paperwork.
출입국심사churipkkukssimsa: A formal check of a person's identity and permission to enter or leave a country.

Definition in Korean

국경·공항 등에서 수입물품을 검사하고 통관 절차와 관세 징수를 담당하는 정부 기관kuk kkyeong kong hang teung e seo su im mul pu meul keom sa ha go tong gwan cheol cha wa kwan se ching su reul tam dang ha neun cheong bu ki gwan

Word origin

세관 (segwan, "customs") comes from the Sino-Korean parts 세 (se, "tax") and 관 (gwan, "gate or barrier"), creating the image of a tax gate for incoming goods.

Usage tips

  • At an airport, customs deals with goods and duties, while immigration deals with people.

Related words

  • 세관장segwanjanghead of customsnoun
  • 세관원segwanwoncustoms officernoun

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