Korean Dictionary
How to say "Government" in Korean
“Government” in Korean is 정부 (pronounced "Jeongbu").
정부
Jeongbu
Usage & Context
Refers to the administrative body that governs South Korea. Used when discussing government policies, government officials, or government institutions.
Example Sentence
정부는 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다.
The government announced a new policy.
How to use 정부 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Government” is 정부, romanized as Jeongbu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jeong-bu'. Two syllables: 'jeong' (like 'jung' with soft 'ng'), 'bu' (like 'boo'). Clean and crisp.
More Example Sentences
news
정부가 새 정책을 발표했어요.
The government announced a new policy.
policy discussion
정부 지원이 필요해요.
Government support is needed.
criticizing policy
이건 정부 책임이에요.
This is the government's responsibility.
Cultural Context
정부 refers to the governing administration/cabinet — the executive branch led by the 대통령. Korean governments are named by the president: 박근혜 정부, 문재인 정부, 윤석열 정부. 여당 (ruling party) vs 야당 (opposition party) is a core distinction. The government provides many 정부 지원 (subsidies) for small businesses, youth housing, and parenting.
Editorial note
We review entries like 정부 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
정부가 발표했어요.
The government announced it.
정부 지원금 받았어요.
I received a government subsidy.
정부 정책에 반대해요.
I oppose the government's policy.
Related Expressions
국가
gukga
state, nation
정치
jeongchi
politics
행정부
haengjeongbu
executive branch
정책
jeongchaek
policy
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