Korean Dictionary
How to say "Evidence" in Korean
“Evidence” in Korean is 증거 (pronounced "Jeungkeo").
증거
Jeungkeo
Usage & Context
Information or objects presented in court to prove or disprove a claim. Evidence in South Korea must be obtained legally and presented properly in court.
Example Sentence
증거가 명확합니다.
The evidence is clear.
How to use 증거 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Evidence” is 증거, romanized as Jeungkeo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 증거.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '증거' as 'jeung-guh'. '증' sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle', and '거' is like 'guh' in 'gull' but with a softer 'g' and a short 'uh' sound. The emphasis is slightly more on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
A person trying to clear their name in a legal battle.
그는 자신의 무죄를 입증할 증거를 찾고 있습니다.
He is looking for evidence to prove his innocence.
A news report about a crime scene investigation.
경찰은 현장에서 중요한 증거를 발견했습니다.
The police found important evidence at the scene.
Explaining why a suspect was not charged.
증거 불충분으로 풀려났습니다.
He was released due to insufficient evidence.
Cultural Context
'증거' is a crucial term in Korean legal dramas, where the search for irrefutable evidence often drives the plot. The concept of '물증' (muljeung, physical evidence) is highly valued. You'll often hear characters debate the validity or admissibility of '증거' in court, reflecting the importance of due process in the Korean legal system.
Editorial note
We review entries like 증거 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
증거를 찾다
to find evidence
확실한 증거
clear/solid evidence
증거가 없다
there is no evidence
Related Expressions
단서
danseo
clue, lead
증명
jeungmyeong
proof, certification
물증
muljeung
physical evidence
정황
jeonghwang
circumstances, situation (often used with '증거' to mean circumstantial evidence)
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