Korean Dictionary
How to say "Drug Trafficking" in Korean
“Drug Trafficking” in Korean is 마약 밀수 (pronounced "Mayak milsu").
마약 밀수
Mayak milsu
Usage & Context
Illegally selling and distributing drugs. Drug trafficking is a serious crime in South Korea with severe penalties including long prison sentences.
Example Sentence
마약 밀수는 중범죄입니다.
Drug trafficking is a serious felony.
How to use 마약 밀수 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Drug Trafficking” is 마약 밀수, romanized as Mayak milsu.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
마약 (mayak): 'Ma' sounds like 'mama,' 'yak' sounds like 'yacht' but with a sharper 'y' sound. 밀수 (milsu): 'Mil' sounds like 'milk,' 'su' sounds like 'sue.' The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
News report about a police bust.
국경에서 대규모 마약 밀수 조직이 적발되었습니다.
A large-scale drug trafficking organization was caught at the border.
Public service announcement or social commentary.
마약 밀수는 사회를 병들게 하는 심각한 범죄입니다.
Drug trafficking is a serious crime that sickens society.
Reporting a severe legal outcome.
그는 마약 밀수 혐의로 체포되어 종신형을 선고받았습니다.
He was arrested on drug trafficking charges and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Cultural Context
South Korea maintains a very strict stance against drugs, and '마약 밀수' (drug trafficking) is viewed as an extremely severe crime. Unlike some Western countries, drug use and trafficking are not openly discussed or normalized in media; instead, they are consistently portrayed as destructive and illicit. K-dramas often feature police or NIS (National Intelligence Service) characters battling drug rings, highlighting the government's strong anti-drug policies and the harsh penalties involved.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
마약 밀수 조직
drug trafficking organization
마약 밀수 혐의
suspicion of drug trafficking
마약 단속
drug crackdown/enforcement
Related Expressions
마약
mayak
drugs, narcotics
밀수
milsu
smuggling
밀매
milmae
illegal trade, illicit dealing
마약 사범
mayak sabeom
drug offender
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