Dialect comparison

Gyeongsang vs Jeolla

Compare two dialects of Korean side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Gyeongsang

Southeastern Korean · Busan dialect

The Korean of Busan and the south-eastern Gyeongsang region. The most widely recognised non-standard Korean dialect, marked by its pitch-accent system.

Approximate centre
35.18°, 129.08°
Jeolla

Southwestern Korean

The Korean of the south-western Jeolla region around Gwangju. Distinct vowel realisations, sentence-final endings, and a strong rural culinary lexicon.

Approximate centre
35.16°, 126.85°

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