Korean slang profile

임출육

imchuryuk

A collective term for pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare.

Expanded form: 임신·출산·육아pregnancy, childbirth, childcare
Other spellings: —
Earliest source found: Apr 11, 2026
Documented trend period: Not verified

This is the earliest source we have verified, not the date the term was coined.

01Examples, with English translations

Example by Julimmal
임출육 경험을 나누는 기사를 읽었다.
I read an article sharing 임출육 experiences.

02Documented history

April 2026서울신문 introduced the meaning and usage of this expression.[1]

03Origin & word formation

A shortened grouping of 임신·출산·육아 (pregnancy, childbirth, childcare). The introduction to 서울신문’s 2026 series 요즘 임출육 states that it covers those experiences. Who first used the expression and when could not be established.

Evidence for the origin explanationMedium

The abbreviation’s explanation and usage were checked directly, but who first coined it and when it was first used could not be established.

04Sources

Original titles and links are preserved. An English translation does not replace the original source.

“젓가락 꽂히는 느낌?”…공포의 나팔관 조영술, 직접 받아보니[요즘 임출육] (서울신문)Published Apr 11, 2026Original source checked Nov 13, 2026