Korean Dictionary
How to say "Democracy" in Korean
“Democracy” in Korean is 민주주의 (pronounced "Minjujuui").
민주주의
Minjujuui
Usage & Context
A system of government where power rests with the people. South Korea is a democratic republic with a history of democratic movements and struggles.
Example Sentence
민주주의는 국민의 참여를 요구합니다.
Democracy requires citizen participation.
How to use 민주주의 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Democracy” is 민주주의, romanized as Minjujuui.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
민 (Min) sounds like 'min' in 'mint'. 주 (ju) sounds like 'joo' in 'juice'. The second 주 (ju) is also 'joo'. The final 의 (ui) is often pronounced like 'ee' at the end of a word. So, it's 'Min-joo-joo-ee'.
More Example Sentences
A fundamental statement about South Korea's political system.
대한민국은 민주주의 국가입니다.
The Republic of Korea is a democratic nation.
Applying the concept of democracy to a smaller, organizational scale.
학생들은 학교의 민주주의를 요구하며 시위를 벌였습니다.
Students protested, demanding democracy in the school.
Discussing core principles of a democratic system.
민주주의 사회에서는 언론의 자유가 중요합니다.
Freedom of the press is important in a democratic society.
Cultural Context
South Korea has a profound and often turbulent history of democratic movements, including the Gwangju Uprising (5.18 민주화운동) and the June Democracy Movement (6월 민주 항쟁). These struggles are a significant part of the national narrative and are taught in schools, instilling a strong sense of pride and value for '민주주의' among Koreans. The concept is deeply embedded in the national identity and political discourse.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
민주주의 국가
Democratic nation
민주주의 사회
Democratic society
민주주의의 꽃
The flower of democracy (metaphor for elections/freedom)
Related Expressions
민주화
Minjuhwa
Democratization
독재
Dokjae
Dictatorship (antonym)
자유
Jayu
Freedom (related concept)
공화국
Gonghwaguk
Republic (often paired with democracy)
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