How to Use the Korean Romanization Converter
This tool converts Korean text into romanized (Latin-alphabet) spelling using a standard syllable-by-syllable mapping table based on the initial, medial, and final sound components of each Hangul character. It's useful when you need to write a Korean name, place name, or business name in English on forms, business cards, or email addresses. Type or paste Korean text into the box and the romanized output appears instantly below, ready to copy with one click.
Because the conversion works syllable by syllable, it does not apply advanced pronunciation-change rules such as linking consonants across syllables or assimilation effects that occur in natural speech. That makes it a fast, reliable tool for everyday reference, but for passports or official government documents you should always double-check the result against Korea's official romanization verification service.
Non-Korean characters β letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation β pass through unchanged, so mixed Korean-English text converts cleanly. It works for short items like names and addresses as well as longer paragraphs of text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. This tool maps each syllable using the standard table but does not apply sound-change rules like linking consonants or assimilation. For passports or official documents, verify with Korea's official romanization checker.
Many surnames use conventional spellings that differ from the standard rule (for example, κΉ is commonly spelled Kim, and μ΄ as Lee). Check the accepted passport spelling separately for surnames.