Korean Dictionary
How to say "Law" in Korean
“Law” in Korean is 법 (pronounced "Beop").
법
Beop
Usage & Context
The fundamental concept of legal rules and regulations in Korea. Used in everyday conversation when discussing legal matters, court cases, or government policies.
Example Sentence
이 법은 모든 국민에게 적용됩니다.
This law applies to all citizens.
How to use 법 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Law” is 법, romanized as Beop.
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 법.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'beop'. A single short syllable — like English 'bop' but with closed, unreleased 'p' ending. Keep it brief.
More Example Sentences
civic warning
법을 어기면 안 돼요.
You must not break the law.
legal discussion
한국 법이 많이 바뀌었어요.
Korean law has changed a lot.
praising honesty
법 없이 살 사람이에요.
He's someone who could live without laws. (compliment)
Cultural Context
법 is the shortest and most common word for 'law'. The expression 법 없이도 살 사람 (a person who could live even without laws) is high praise for a morally honest, lawful person. For 'the law' as a legal system or specific statutes, 법률 or 법규 is more technical. Constitutional law is 헌법.
Editorial note
We review entries like 법 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
그건 법에 어긋나요.
That goes against the law.
법대로 해요.
Do it by the book. (lit. by law)
법을 지켜야 해요.
You have to obey the law.
Related Expressions
법률
beomnyul
statute, law
헌법
heonbeop
constitution
법원
beobwon
court of law
불법
bulbeop
illegal
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