Korean Dictionary
How to say "Foster care" in Korean
“Foster care” in Korean is 위탁 양육 (pronounced "Witag yanguk").
위탁 양육
Witag yanguk
Usage & Context
Temporary care of children by people other than their parents. Foster care is used when children cannot live with their biological parents.
Example Sentence
위탁 양육은 아이를 보호합니다.
Foster care protects children.
How to use 위탁 양육 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Foster care” is 위탁 양육, romanized as Witag yanguk.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
위 (wi) sounds like 'wee' in 'week'. 탁 (tak) sounds like 'tack'. 양 (yang) is like 'young' but with a slightly more open 'a' sound. 육 (yuk) sounds like 'yook' in 'puke' but with a 'y' sound. Each syllable is pronounced clearly.
More Example Sentences
Describing a child's background or upbringing.
그 아이는 위탁 양육 가정에서 자랐어요.
That child grew up in a foster care family.
Discussing social policy or welfare issues.
위탁 양육 제도를 개선해야 합니다.
We need to improve the foster care system.
Expressing admiration for foster parents.
위탁 양육 부모님들은 정말 대단해요.
Foster parents are truly amazing.
Cultural Context
위탁 양육 (foster care) in Korea is a system where children unable to live with their biological parents are temporarily placed with other families. While adoption (입양) is also common, 위탁 양육 focuses on temporary care, often with the goal of reunification. Public awareness and support for foster care have been growing, with many campaigns and documentaries highlighting its importance in protecting vulnerable children.
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Common Phrases
위탁 양육 가정
Foster family
위탁 양육 제도
Foster care system
위탁 양육 아동
Foster child
Related Expressions
입양
ipyang
Adoption
보호 시설
boho siseol
Child protection facility/shelter
가정 위탁
gajeong witak
Family foster care (more specific)
양육
yangyuk
Rearing, upbringing (general term)
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