Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cybercrime" in Korean
“Cybercrime” in Korean is 사이버 범죄 (pronounced "Saibeor beomjoe").
사이버 범죄
Saibeor beomjoe
Usage & Context
Crimes committed using computers or the internet. Cybercrime is growing in South Korea with laws against hacking and online fraud.
Example Sentence
사이버 범죄가 증가하고 있습니다.
Cybercrime is increasing.
How to use 사이버 범죄 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cybercrime” is 사이버 범죄, romanized as Saibeor beomjoe.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 사이버 (saibeo), 'sai' sounds like "sigh," and 'beo' sounds like "burr" (as in a burr on a plant). This is a loanword, so it sounds very close to "cyber." For 범죄 (beomjoe), 'beom' sounds like "bum" (as in a homeless person), and 'joe' sounds like "joy" but with a slightly tighter 'o' sound. The stress is on the first syllable of each word, 'sai-' and 'beom-'.
More Example Sentences
IT security advice.
사이버 범죄 예방을 위해 보안을 강화해야 합니다.
We need to strengthen security to prevent cybercrime.
News analysis on crime trends.
최근 사이버 범죄 수법이 더욱 교묘해지고 있어요.
Recently, cybercrime methods are becoming more sophisticated.
Reporting a data breach incident.
그는 사이버 범죄로 개인 정보를 유출했습니다.
He leaked personal information through cybercrime.
Cultural Context
South Korea is one of the most digitally connected countries, making it a significant target for '사이버 범죄'. Issues like phishing (피싱), smishing (스미싱), voice phishing (보이스피싱), and hacking (해킹) are frequently reported. The government and financial institutions constantly issue warnings and implement measures to combat these crimes, often through public service announcements and educational campaigns. Many Koreans are highly aware of the risks and are cautious about clicking unknown links or sharing personal information online.
Editorial note
We review entries like 사이버 범죄 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
사이버 범죄 예방
Cybercrime prevention
사이버 수사대
Cyber investigation unit
사이버 테러
Cyber terrorism
Related Expressions
해킹
haeking
Hacking
피싱
pising
Phishing
보이스피싱
boiseupising
Voice phishing
개인 정보 유출
gaein jeongbo yuchul
Personal information leakage
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