How to Use Korean 「-는 김에」: “While You’re At It,” “Since You’re Already…” and the Difference From 「-는 길에」

Korean 「-는 김에/-(으)ㄴ 김에」 expresses doing something additional by taking advantage of an action or situation that is already planned, ongoing, or established. This guide explains the difference between 「가는 김에」 and 「간 김에」, how 「김에」 works with 「이왕/기왕」, and why it differs from 「-는 길에」「-다가」「-면서」 and 「-(으)ㄹ 때」. It also includes everyday shopping, work, and travel examples and compares Korean 「-는 김에」 with Japanese 「〜ついでに」.

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