Korean Dictionary
How to say "Artificial Intelligence" in Korean
“Artificial Intelligence” in Korean is 인공지능 (pronounced "ingong-jineung").
인공지능
ingong-jineung
Usage & Context
The simulation of human intelligence by machines. Artificial intelligence is a major focus of Korean tech innovation and education.
Example Sentence
인공지능이 우리 생활을 바꾸고 있어요.
Artificial intelligence is changing our lives.
How to use 인공지능 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Artificial Intelligence” is 인공지능, romanized as ingong-jineung.
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 인공지능.
Pronunciation Guide
For 인공 (in-gong), 'in' sounds like 'in' in 'pin'. 'gong' sounds like 'gong' in 'gong-gong'. For 지능 (ji-neung), 'ji' sounds like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 'neung' sounds like 'nung' in 'sung' but with an 'n' sound. The stress is fairly even, with a slight pause or emphasis between '인공' and '지능'.
More Example Sentences
Announcing a new tech product.
인공지능이 탑재된 스마트폰이 나왔어요.
A smartphone equipped with artificial intelligence has been released.
Discussing the future of work.
미래에는 인공지능이 많은 직업을 대체할 수도 있대요.
They say artificial intelligence might replace many jobs in the future.
Talking about societal implications of AI.
인공지능 윤리에 대한 논의가 활발해요.
Discussions on AI ethics are active.
Cultural Context
'인공지능' is the formal Korean term for Artificial Intelligence, often used in academic, governmental, and serious news contexts, whereas 'AI' (as a loanword) is more common in casual conversation and product branding. Korean society is highly aware of AI's impact, with frequent discussions in media about its ethical implications, job market changes, and potential for economic growth. Many universities offer degrees in AI, reflecting its importance in national development.
Editorial note
We review entries like 인공지능 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
인공지능 기술
Artificial intelligence technology
인공지능 시대
The era of artificial intelligence
인공지능 개발
AI development
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ai
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meoshin-reoning
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robotgonghak
Robotics (related field)
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mirae giseul
Future technology (broader concept)
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