Korean Dictionary
How to say "Deepfake" in Korean
“Deepfake” in Korean is 딥페이크 (pronounced "dippeikeu").
딥페이크
dippeikeu
Usage & Context
Deepfake refers to manipulated media where someone's likeness is convincingly altered using AI. Korean authorities have enacted laws against malicious deepfake content, especially in news and entertainment.
Example Sentence
딥페이크 영상이 허위 정보를 퍼뜨리는 데 사용됐다.
A deepfake video was used to spread false information.
How to use 딥페이크 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Deepfake” is 딥페이크, romanized as dippeikeu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Dippeikeu' is pronounced 'dip-pay-koo'. 'Dip' sounds like the English 'dip'. 'Pei' sounds like 'pay'. 'Keu' is a short 'koo' sound, almost like 'kuh'.
More Example Sentences
A news report or public service announcement about illegal deepfake content.
연예인 딥페이크 영상 제작은 심각한 범죄입니다.
Creating deepfake videos of celebrities is a serious crime.
A discussion about the advancement of AI technology.
딥페이크 기술이 점점 정교해져서 진짜와 구별하기 어려워지고 있어요.
Deepfake technology is becoming so sophisticated that it's hard to distinguish from reality.
A media ethics panel discussing misinformation.
가짜 뉴스 확산에 딥페이크가 악용될 수 있다는 우려가 커지고 있습니다.
Concerns are growing that deepfakes could be misused to spread fake news.
Cultural Context
Deepfake (딥페이크) is a highly sensitive topic in South Korea, especially due to its misuse in creating non-consensual sexual content involving celebrities and ordinary citizens. Following high-profile cases like the 'Nth Room' scandal, Korea has enacted some of the world's strictest laws against deepfake production and distribution, particularly when it involves sexual exploitation or defamation. Public awareness and condemnation of deepfake-related crimes are very high.
Editorial note
We review entries like 딥페이크 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
딥페이크 영상
deepfake video
딥페이크 기술
deepfake technology
딥페이크 범죄
deepfake crime
Related Expressions
가짜 뉴스
gajja nyuseu
fake news
조작
jojak
manipulation
합성
hapseong
synthesis / composite
인공지능
ingongjineung
artificial intelligence (AI)
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