워케이션 (wokeisyeon)
What 워케이션 means
Working remotely from a holiday location.
When Koreans use it
Describe combining remote work with time in a destination you also want to enjoy.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 제주도에서 쉬는 중이야?
B: 낮에는 일해. 워케이션이야.
English
A: On holiday on Jeju?
B: I work during the day. It's a workation.
Use it with care
A blend of work and vacation. Unlike an ordinary holiday, it includes continuing to work remotely.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
