Korean Dictionary
How to say "Intellectual Property" in Korean
“Intellectual Property” in Korean is 지적 재산권 (pronounced "Jijeok jaesanwon").
지적 재산권
Jijeok jaesanwon
Usage & Context
Legal rights to creations of the mind including inventions and artistic works. South Korea has strong intellectual property laws protecting creators.
Example Sentence
지적 재산권은 중요합니다.
Intellectual property is important.
How to use 지적 재산권 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Intellectual Property” is 지적 재산권, romanized as Jijeok jaesanwon.
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 지적 재산권.
Pronunciation Guide
For '지적' (Jijeok), 'Ji' sounds like 'gee' in 'geese', and 'jeok' is like 'jock' but with a softer 'j' sound. For '재산권' (Jaesanwon), 'Jae' sounds like 'jai' in 'jaipur', 'san' like 'sahn' in 'sandy', and 'gwon' like 'gwon' in 'gwon-do' (think 'g' as in 'go', 'w' as in 'we', 'o' as in 'on', and 'n' as in 'no'). The 'g' can sound like 'kw' at the beginning of a word. Put it together as "Jee-jock Jae-sahn-gwon."
More Example Sentences
Discussing a new invention's legal status.
이 기술은 지적 재산권으로 보호받고 있어요.
This technology is protected by intellectual property rights.
Reading a news article about a legal dispute.
지적 재산권 침해는 심각한 문제입니다.
Intellectual property infringement is a serious problem.
Talking about professional development.
회사에서 지적 재산권 교육을 받았습니다.
I received intellectual property training at the company.
Cultural Context
South Korea places a high emphasis on intellectual property, especially in its booming tech and entertainment industries. Companies like Samsung and LG heavily invest in patents, and the K-pop industry is very strict about copyright and trademark protection for its artists and content. Infringement, especially online, is taken seriously, and there are frequent campaigns to raise public awareness about respecting creators' rights.
Editorial note
We review entries like 지적 재산권 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
지적 재산권 보호
Intellectual property protection
지적 재산권 침해
Intellectual property infringement
지적 재산권 등록
Intellectual property registration
Related Expressions
저작권
Jeojagwon
Copyright
특허권
Teukheogwon
Patent right
상표권
Sangpyogwon
Trademark right
산업 재산권
Saneop jaesangwon
Industrial property rights
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