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This study investigates the impact of vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) on vocabulary acquisition among Korean EFL learners. We collected data from 35 Korean university students. The results indicate that learners employ a variety of vocabulary learning strategies, with a preference for online dictionaries, guessing from context, and repetition techniques. Even though students are increasingly using technology-based learning methods, traditional methods remain popular. We also analyzed the effectiveness of strategies used for discovering and consolidating word meanings. Students rated online dictionary use, verbal repetition, and vocabulary notebooks as the most helpful strategies. Notably, learning strategies involving media such as videos and songs were particularly popular among students, aligning with their digital-native characteristics. This study looks at how Korean English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students use vocabulary learning strategies and how well those strategies work. It has practical implications for creating effective vocabulary teaching methods. Future studies should examine the differences in strategy use based on learners’ proficiency levels and investigate the long-term effects on vocabulary acquisition.