Korean Dictionary
How to say "Equality" in Korean
“Equality” in Korean is 평등 (pronounced "Pyeongdeung").
평등
Pyeongdeung
Usage & Context
The principle that all people should be treated the same under the law. Equality is a fundamental principle in South Korea's legal system.
Example Sentence
법 앞에 모든 사람은 평등합니다.
All people are equal before the law.
How to use 평등 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Equality” is 평등, romanized as Pyeongdeung.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
평 (pyeong) sounds like 'pyeong' in 'Pyeongchang' (as in the Olympics), with a 'pyeo' sound followed by 'ng' as in 'sing'. 등 (deung) sounds like 'deung' in 'dung' (animal dung), but with a slightly softer 'd' and the 'eu' vowel like the 'u' in 'putt'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing social issues or values.
성별 평등은 중요한 사회적 가치입니다.
Gender equality is an important social value.
Advocating for fairness in education or society.
모든 사람에게 교육의 평등한 기회가 주어져야 합니다.
Everyone should be given equal opportunities for education.
Describing a person's life work or legacy.
그는 평등을 위해 평생을 바쳤습니다.
He dedicated his life to equality.
Cultural Context
Equality is a fundamental principle in South Korea, enshrined in its constitution. However, like many societies, South Korea faces ongoing challenges in achieving true equality, particularly concerning gender, socioeconomic status, and treatment of foreign residents or minorities. Discussions around '공정' (gongjeong, fairness/equity) are also very prominent, often alongside '평등,' especially among younger generations.
Editorial note
We review entries like 평등 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
평등하게 대우하다
To treat equally
평등권
Right to equality
남녀 평등
Gender equality
Related Expressions
공정
Gongjeong
Fairness, equity
차별
Chabyeol
Discrimination
불평등
Bulpyeongdeung
Inequality
균등
Gyundeung
Evenness, uniformity
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