Korean Dictionary
How to say "Enforcement" in Korean
“Enforcement” in Korean is 집행 (pronounced "Jiphang").
집행
Jiphang
Usage & Context
The act of making sure laws and rules are followed. Enforcement in South Korea is carried out by police and other agencies.
Example Sentence
법의 집행은 중요합니다.
Law enforcement is important.
How to use 집행 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Enforcement” is 집행, romanized as Jiphang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
집 (Jip) sounds like 'jip' as in 'zip' but with a 'j' sound. 행 (haeng) sounds like 'haeng' in 'hang' but with a softer 'h' and a slightly more open 'ae' sound, similar to 'heng.' The syllables are pronounced quickly and smoothly, with a slight emphasis on the first.
More Example Sentences
Describing police action.
경찰이 법을 집행하고 있습니다.
The police are enforcing the law.
Emphasizing the implementation phase.
계획의 집행이 중요합니다.
The execution of the plan is important.
A legal context, asking for a court order to be carried out.
판결 집행을 요청했습니다.
We requested the enforcement of the judgment.
Cultural Context
'집행' is a crucial concept in Korean society, especially in legal and administrative contexts. It signifies not just the act of enforcing laws but also the execution of plans or decisions. In K-dramas, you often see scenes involving '법 집행' (law enforcement) by police or prosecutors, or the '집행' of court orders. The effectiveness and fairness of '집행' are frequently debated topics in public discourse.
Editorial note
We review entries like 집행 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
법 집행
Law enforcement
형 집행
Execution of a sentence
예산 집행
Budget execution
Related Expressions
실행
Sirhaeng
Execution/implementation
강제
Gangje
Coercion/compulsion
준수
Junsu
Compliance/observance
위반
Wiban
Violation/infringement
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