Korean Dictionary
How to say "Animal Rights" in Korean
“Animal Rights” in Korean is 동물권 (pronounced "dongmulgwon").
동물권
dongmulgwon
Usage & Context
Animal rights is the idea that animals deserve protection from harm and exploitation. Korean animal rights activists have successfully lobbied for stronger protections and bans on certain cruel practices.
Example Sentence
동물권 보호를 위한 시위가 전국적으로 열렸다.
Protests for animal rights protection were held nationwide.
How to use 동물권 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Animal Rights” is 동물권, romanized as dongmulgwon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 동물권.
Pronunciation Guide
For '동물' (dongmul), 'dong' sounds like 'dong' (as in a bell sound), and 'mul' is like 'mool' in 'pool' but with an 'm'. For '권' (gwon), it sounds like 'gwon' in 'Taekwondo'. When combined, '동물권' (dongmulgwon) flows smoothly, with the 'l' from 'mul' subtly influencing the 'g' of 'gwon'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing current social issues related to animal welfare.
동물권 단체들이 동물 학대 방지를 위해 노력하고 있다.
Animal rights organizations are working to prevent animal abuse.
Expressing a strong personal opinion during a discussion.
동물권은 인간의 권리만큼 중요하다고 생각해요.
I think animal rights are as important as human rights.
Observing and commenting on a positive societal trend.
최근 동물권에 대한 사회적 인식이 많이 높아졌어요.
Recently, social awareness of animal rights has increased a lot.
Cultural Context
The concept of '동물권' (animal rights) has gained significant momentum in South Korea over the past decade. Public awareness has grown, fueled by media coverage of animal abuse cases, the rise of pet ownership, and the influence of global animal welfare movements. Activist groups are increasingly vocal, advocating for stronger laws against animal cruelty, bans on certain practices (like dog meat consumption, though still a complex issue), and promoting responsible pet ownership. K-pop idols and celebrities often lend their voices to these campaigns, further amplifying the message.
Editorial note
We review entries like 동물권 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
동물권 운동
Animal rights movement
동물권 보호법
Animal rights protection law
동물권 침해
Violation of animal rights
Related Expressions
동물 보호
dongmul boho
Animal protection
동물 복지
dongmul bokji
Animal welfare
동물 학대
dongmul hakdae
Animal abuse
생명 존중
saengmyeong jonjung
Respect for life
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