Korean Law & Government Words & Phrases

Understanding Korean legal and government vocabulary is important for anyone living in Korea long-term, following Korean news, or studying Korean politics. These terms cover the court system, government structure, civic duties, and legal concepts that shape Korean society.

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Beop

Law

Intermediate

헌법

Heonbeop

Constitution

Advanced

정부

Jeongbu

Government

Intermediate

대통령

Daetongryeong

President

Beginner

총리

Chongni

Prime Minister

Intermediate

의회

Uihoe

Parliament

Intermediate

국회

Gukhoe

National Assembly

Intermediate

상원의원

Sangwon uiwon

Senator

Advanced

대표

Daepyo

Representative

Intermediate

선거

Seonkeo

Election

Beginner

투표

Tuhyo

Vote

Beginner

민주주의

Minjujuui

Democracy

Intermediate

공화국

Gonghwaguk

Republic

Advanced

군부제

Gunbuuje

Monarchy

Advanced

정당

Jeongdang

Political Party

Intermediate

야당

Yadang

Opposition

Intermediate

여당

Yeodang

Ruling Party

Intermediate

정책

Jeongchaek

Policy

Intermediate

입법

Ipbeop

Legislation

Advanced

법안

Beop-an

Bill

Intermediate

법 개정

Beop gaejeong

Law Amendment

Advanced

판사

Pansa

Judge

Intermediate

변호사

Byeonhosa

Lawyer

Beginner

검사

Geomsa

Prosecutor

Intermediate

피고

Pigo

Defendant

Intermediate

원고

Wonggo

Plaintiff

Advanced

배심단

Baesimdan

Jury

Advanced

평결

Pyeonggyeol

Verdict

Advanced

판결

Pangyeol

Sentence

Intermediate

항소

Hangso

Appeal

Advanced

감옥

Gamok

Prison

Intermediate

벌금

Beolgeum

Fine

Intermediate

재판

Jaepan

Trial

Intermediate

소송

Sosong

Lawsuit

Intermediate

범죄

Beomjoe

Crime

Beginner

범인

Beom-in

Criminal

Beginner

용의자

Yong-uija

Suspect

Intermediate

체포

Chepo

Arrest

Beginner

경찰

Gyeongchal

Police

Beginner

수사

Susa

Investigation

Intermediate

증거

Jeungkeo

Evidence

Intermediate

영장

Yeongjang

Warrant

Advanced

권리

Gwonli

Rights

Intermediate

시민권

Siminwon

Civil Rights

Advanced

인권

Ingwon

Human Rights

Intermediate

언론의 자유

Eonron-ui jayou

Freedom of Speech

Advanced

언론 자유

Eonron jayou

Freedom of Press

Advanced

종교의 자유

Jonggyo-ui jayou

Freedom of Religion

Advanced

평등

Pyeongdeung

Equality

Intermediate

정의

Jeongui

Justice

Intermediate

부패

Bupae

Corruption

Intermediate

뇌물

Noemul

Bribery

Intermediate

횡령

Hoengnyeong

Embezzlement

Advanced

사기

Sagi

Fraud

Intermediate

탈세

Talse

Tax Evasion

Advanced

자금 세탁

Jajin setag

Money Laundering

Advanced

마약 밀수

Mayak milsu

Drug Trafficking

Advanced

살인

Sarin

Murder

Intermediate

절도

Jeoldo

Theft

Beginner

강도

Gangdo

Robbery

Intermediate

폭행

Pokhang

Assault

Intermediate

가정 폭력

Gajeong pokhyeok

Domestic Violence

Advanced

성희롱

Seonghwiryong

Sexual Harassment

Advanced

사이버 범죄

Saibeor beomjoe

Cybercrime

Advanced

지적 재산권

Jijeok jaesanwon

Intellectual Property

Advanced

저작권

Jeojagwon

Copyright

Advanced

상표

Sangpyo

Trademark

Advanced

특허

Teugheo

Patent

Advanced

합의

Hap-ui

Agreement

Intermediate

법적 문서

Beop-jeok munso

Legal Document

Advanced

공증인

Gongjung-in

Notary

Advanced

민법

Minbeop

Civil Law

Advanced

형법

Hyeongbeop

Criminal Law

Advanced

행정법

Haengjeongbeop

Administrative Law

Advanced

국제법

Gukjaebeop

International Law

Advanced

조약

Joyak

Treaty

Advanced

외교 관계

Oegyo gwangye

Diplomatic Relations

Advanced

대사

Daesa

Ambassador

Intermediate

대사관

Daesagwan

Embassy

Intermediate

영사

Yeongsa

Consul

Advanced

외교

Oegyo

Foreign Affairs

Advanced

국가 안보

Gukga anbo

National Security

Advanced

정보 기관

Jeongbo gigwan

Intelligence Agency

Advanced

비밀 경찰

Bimil gyeongchal

Secret Service

Advanced

국적

Gukjeok

Citizenship

Intermediate

귀화

Gwihwa

Naturalization

Advanced

비자

Bija

Visa

Beginner

주민등록증

Jumineungnok-jeung

National ID

Beginner

주민등록

Jumineungnok

Resident Registration

Advanced

공무

Gongmu

Public Service

Advanced

공무원

Gongmuwon

Civil Servant

Intermediate

관료제

Gwanryoje

Bureaucracy

Advanced

규정

Gyujeong

Regulation

Intermediate

집행

Jiphang

Enforcement

Advanced

과세

Gwase

Taxation

Advanced

재정 정책

Jaejeong jeongchaek

Fiscal Policy

Advanced

중앙은행

Jungangeunaeng

Central Bank

Advanced

대법원

Daebeop-won

Supreme Court

Advanced

헌법재판소

Heonbeop jaepanso

Constitutional Court

Advanced

행정법원

Haengjeongbeop-won

Administrative Court

Advanced

국민투표

Gungmin tuhyo

Referendum

Advanced

소환 선거

Sohwan seonkeo

Recall Election

Advanced

탄핵

Tanhack

Impeachment

Advanced

입법 절차

Ipbeop jeolcha

Legislative Process

Advanced

사법 심사

Sabeop simsa

Judicial Review

Advanced

판례

Panrye

Legal Precedent

Advanced

공소시효

Gongsosihyo

Statute of Limitations

Advanced

법적 책임

Beop-jeok chaekimm

Legal Liability

Advanced

법적 분쟁

Beop-jeok bunjjaeng

Legal Dispute

Advanced

법률 자문

Beobryul jamun

Legal Counsel

Advanced

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