Korean Dictionary
How to say "Human Rights" in Korean
“Human Rights” in Korean is 인권 (pronounced "Ingwon").
인권
Ingwon
Usage & Context
Universal rights inherent to all people regardless of status. South Korea is a signatory to international human rights conventions.
Example Sentence
인권은 모든 사람에게 중요합니다.
Human rights are important to everyone.
How to use 인권 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Human Rights” is 인권, romanized as Ingwon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 인 (in), sounds like 'in' in 'ink'. The second syllable, 권 (gwon), sounds like 'gwon' in 'Gwen' (the name), but with a 'w' sound before the 'o'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a corporate wrongdoing or labor issue.
그 회사는 직원들의 인권을 침해했어요.
That company violated its employees' human rights.
Describing a person's profession or public role.
그녀는 유명한 인권 운동가입니다.
She is a famous human rights activist.
Discussing government responsibility or policy.
정부는 인권 보호를 위해 노력해야 합니다.
The government must strive for the protection of human rights.
Cultural Context
South Korea has a strong history of human rights movements, particularly during its democratization process. Terms like '인권 변호사' (human rights lawyer) are highly respected, often associated with figures like former President Roh Moo-hyun. Discussions around human rights frequently appear in news related to labor rights, minority rights, and North Korean defectors.
Editorial note
We review entries like 인권 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
인권 존중
Respect for human rights
인권 문제
Human rights issue
인권 신장
Advancement of human rights
Related Expressions
기본권
Gibongwon
Fundamental rights
시민권
Simingwon
Civil rights
자유권
Jayugwon
Liberty rights
사회권
Sahoe-gwon
Social rights
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