📧 Business Korean Email Format – Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6)

At the advanced level of Korean learning (TOPIK 5–6), understanding how to craft professional emails is crucial. In modern Korean business communication, a balance between formality and practicality is key. This guide covers updated formats, vocabulary, and real-world expressions, with a bilingual sample email for reference.

📌 Updated Email Opening Expressions

Instead of old-fashioned phrases like “존경하는 ○○님께”, these are commonly used in 2025 business settings:

○○님, 안녕하세요. – [Name], hello.
안녕하세요, ○○님. – Hello, [Name].
○○팀장님께 (for someone with a position) – To Manager ○○ (still used in more formal settings)

These expressions are polite but not overly stiff. They're ideal for email communication between professionals, especially within startups, global companies, or external partners.

✉️ Sample Business Email (Korean + English)

Subject: 협업 제안 관련 회의 일정 문의드립니다  
Subject: Requesting a Meeting Regarding Collaboration Proposal

○○님, 안녕하세요.  
Hello, [Name].

저는 ABC테크에서 마케팅을 담당하고 있는 박민수라고 합니다.  
My name is Minsoo Park, and I work in the Marketing department at ABC Tech.

이번에 귀사와의 협업을 제안드리고자 메일 드렸습니다.  
I’m writing to propose a potential collaboration with your company.

간단한 미팅을 요청드리고 싶은데요, 다음 주 화요일 오후나 수요일 오전 중에 시간 가능하실까요?  
I’d like to request a short meeting—would Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning next week work for you?

첨부된 제안서를 검토해 주시면 감사하겠습니다.  
I would appreciate it if you could review the attached proposal.

그럼 좋은 하루 보내시고, 회신 기다리겠습니다.  
Wishing you a great day. I look forward to your response.

감사합니다.  
Thank you.

박민수 드림  
Best regards,  
Minsoo Park  
마케팅팀 / ABC테크  
Marketing Team / ABC Tech  
minsoo.park@abctech.com | 010-1234-5678

💼 Key Advanced Business Korean Expressions

협업을 제안드리고자 – "to propose a collaboration" (polite and formal business phrasing)
귀사 – "your company" (honorific term for a company)
첨부된 제안서 – "attached proposal"
회신 기다리겠습니다 – "I look forward to your reply" (elegant and polite closure)

💡 Did You Know?

In 2025, many Korean companies—especially in the tech and startup sectors—use platforms like Slack, Notion, and Zoom more often than email for internal communication. However, formal emails are still essential when dealing with external clients, official documents, or contract negotiations.

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💌 Final Thoughts:
A well-written email shows your professionalism and respect. Even in a digital world, emails still matter—especially in Korean business culture. Practice real phrases, stay polite but clear, and you'll build stronger professional relationships.