Korean Dictionary
How to say "Copyright" in Korean
“Copyright” in Korean is 저작권 (pronounced "Jeojagwon").
저작권
Jeojagwon
Usage & Context
Legal right to control the use and distribution of creative works. Copyright protection in South Korea extends to books, music, and software.
Example Sentence
저작권은 창작자를 보호합니다.
Copyright protects creators.
How to use 저작권 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Copyright” is 저작권, romanized as Jeojagwon.
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 저작권.
Pronunciation Guide
For '저작' (Jeojak), 'Jeo' sounds like 'jaw' in 'jaws', and 'jak' like 'jack'. For '권' (Gwon), it's like 'gwon' in 'gwon-do' (think 'g' as in 'go', 'w' as in 'we', 'o' as in 'on', and 'n' as in 'no'). The 'g' can sound like 'kw' at the beginning of a word. Combine them as "Jaw-jack-gwon."
More Example Sentences
Explaining why a song can't be used in a video.
이 노래는 저작권이 있어서 함부로 사용할 수 없어요.
This song has copyright, so you can't use it carelessly.
Discussing issues faced by webtoon creators.
웹툰 작가들은 저작권 보호에 민감합니다.
Webtoon artists are sensitive about copyright protection.
Warning someone about illegal downloading.
저작권 침해로 고소당할 수도 있어요.
You could be sued for copyright infringement.
Cultural Context
Copyright is a huge topic in South Korea, especially with the global success of K-pop, K-dramas, and webtoons. Agencies are very proactive in protecting their artists' music, videos, and images. There's also a strong awareness among the public about respecting creators' rights, though illegal streaming and downloading still occur. Many online platforms have strict policies and automated systems to detect and remove copyrighted content.
Editorial note
We review entries like 저작권 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
저작권 침해
Copyright infringement
저작권 보호
Copyright protection
저작권 등록
Copyright registration
Related Expressions
판권
Pangwon
Publishing rights
초상권
Chosangwon
Portrait rights
저작자
Jeojakja
Author/Creator
저작물
Jeojakmul
Copyrighted work
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