Korean Dictionary
How to say "Building Code" in Korean
“Building Code” in Korean is 건축법 (pronounced "geonchukbeop").
건축법
geonchukbeop
Usage & Context
Building codes set minimum safety standards for construction. Korea Building Act regulates setbacks, heights, and materials. Violations of building codes can result in demolition orders or fines.
Example Sentence
건축법을 지켜야 허가를 받을 수 있어요.
You must follow building codes to get a permit.
How to use 건축법 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Building Code” is 건축법, romanized as geonchukbeop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
건 (geon) sounds like 'gun' in 'gunpowder'. 축 (chuk) sounds like 'chook' as in 'book' with a 'ch' sound. 법 (beop) sounds like 'bop' as in 'bebop'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
A news report about urban development.
건축법 개정으로 건물의 높이 제한이 완화될 예정입니다.
Building code revisions will ease building height restrictions.
A real estate agent assuring a client.
이 건물은 건축법에 따라 지어진 합법적인 건물입니다.
This building is a legal structure built according to the building code.
A warning from a city official or lawyer.
건축법 위반으로 벌금을 내야 할 수도 있어요.
You might have to pay a fine for violating the building code.
Cultural Context
The "건축법" (Building Act) in Korea is a comprehensive legal framework that governs all aspects of building construction, from design to demolition. It's a critical reference for architects, engineers, and developers. Public awareness of specific building codes might not be high, but the concept of "법을 지키다" (following the law) in construction is deeply ingrained, especially after past incidents of shoddy construction or collapses.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
건축법을 준수하다
To comply with the building code
건축법 위반
Building code violation
건축법 시행령
Enforcement decree of the Building Act
Related Expressions
건축 규제
geonchuk gyuje
Building regulations
도시 계획법
dosi gyehoekbeop
Urban planning law
건축 허가
geonchuk heoga
Building permit
안전 기준
anjeon gijun
Safety standards
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