A sliding swing apparatus for a mobile terminal is disclosed that provides a swing movement after a complete sliding movement. A sliding member is adapted to slide along the longitudinal direction and then to rotate once sliding movement is fully extended. A sliding movement means enables the sliding member to slide, a swing member is adapted to rotate together with the sliding member. A third guide means guides the rotation of the swing member via a rotation means. A swing locking apparatus stops rotation, by bringing the swing member and the third guide means into contact and then allows for rotation.