north vs south in Korean

북쪽vs남쪽

north

북쪽north

North is one of the four main directions. 북쪽 means the direction at the top of most maps. You use it to talk about location, travel, weather, and where something is.

When to use north
south

남쪽south

The word 남쪽 means "south," one of the four main directions. You use it to talk about a place that is lower on a map or in the direction of the south. It is common when speaking about locations, travel, weather, and nature.

When to use south

How they differ

north (북쪽) and south (남쪽) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “north” when North is one of the four main directions. 북쪽 means the direction at the top of most maps. You use it to talk about location, travel, weat… Use “south” when The word 남쪽 means "south," one of the four main directions. You use it to talk about a place that is lower on a map or in the direction o…