Korean Dictionary
How to say "Full-time" in Korean
“Full-time” in Korean is 정규직 (pronounced "jeonggyujik").
정규직
jeonggyujik
Usage & Context
Employment status for working standard hours throughout the year. Full-time positions in Korea offer benefits and job security. They are preferred over contract or part-time positions.
Example Sentence
정규직 직원으로 채용되었습니다.
I was hired as a full-time employee.
How to use 정규직 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Full-time” is 정규직, romanized as jeonggyujik.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 정규직.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jeong-gyu-jik' — 'jeong' rhymes with 'young' with a 'j' start, 'gyu' sounds like 'gyoo', and 'jik' like 'jeek' with an unreleased 'k'.
More Example Sentences
contract worker talking about career goals
정규직 전환을 기다리고 있어요.
I'm waiting to be converted to a full-time position.
explaining job perks to a friend
정규직이라서 복지가 좋아요.
Since it's a full-time position the benefits are good.
discussing the tough job market
요즘은 정규직 뽑는 회사가 별로 없어요.
These days there aren't many companies hiring full-time employees.
Cultural Context
정규직 is a charged term in Korea because of the sharp divide between 정규직 and 비정규직 (non-regular, including contract and part-time). 정규직 positions come with job security, severance, and full benefits, which is why '정규직 전환' (conversion to full-time) is a major career milestone. The contrast is a recurring topic in Korean labor politics.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 정규직 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
정규직으로 입사했어요.
I was hired as a full-time employee.
정규직 자리가 났어요.
A full-time position opened up.
정규직이 꿈이에요.
My dream is to become a full-time employee.
Related Expressions
비정규직
bijeonggyujik
non-regular/contract employment
계약직
gyeyakjik
contract worker
정규직 전환
jeonggyujik jeonhwan
conversion to full-time
직원
jigwon
employee
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