Korean Dictionary
How to say "Corporate Culture" in Korean
“Corporate Culture” in Korean is 기업 문화 (pronounced "gieop munhwa").
기업 문화
gieop munhwa
Usage & Context
The values and behaviors that define a company. Corporate culture in Korea reflects company identity and values. It influences employee satisfaction and retention.
Example Sentence
우리 회사의 기업 문화는 혁신을 중시합니다.
Our company culture values innovation.
How to use 기업 문화 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Corporate Culture” is 기업 문화, romanized as gieop munhwa.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 기업 문화.
Pronunciation Guide
기업 (gieop) sounds like 'gee-up', with 'gi' like 'gee' in 'geese' and 'eop' like 'up' but with a softer 'uh' sound, ending with an unreleased 'p'. 문화 (munhwa) sounds like 'moon-hwa', with 'mun' like 'moon' and 'hwa' like 'wah' with a soft 'h' sound at the beginning. The stress is fairly even across both parts.
More Example Sentences
Describing the organizational structure of a company.
우리 회사의 기업 문화는 수평적입니다.
Our company's corporate culture is horizontal/flat.
Discussing the benefits of a positive work environment.
좋은 기업 문화는 직원 만족도를 높입니다.
A good corporate culture increases employee satisfaction.
Making a general observation about a company's identity.
그 회사는 독특한 기업 문화를 가지고 있어요.
That company has a unique corporate culture.
Cultural Context
Korean corporate culture often emphasizes hierarchy (수직적 문화) and group harmony, with concepts like '회식' (company dinner) and '야근' (working overtime) being deeply ingrained. However, many modern companies are actively striving for more '수평적인 조직 문화' (flat organizational culture) and better '워라밸' (work-life balance) to attract and retain talent, reflecting a shift in values among younger generations.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 기업 문화 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
기업 문화 개선
corporate culture improvement
수평적 기업 문화
flat corporate culture
기업 문화 혁신
corporate culture innovation
Related Expressions
사내 문화
sanae munhwa
internal company culture
조직 문화
jojik munhwa
organizational culture
기업 가치
gieop gachi
corporate values
회사 분위기
hoesa bunwigi
company atmosphere
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