Korean Dictionary
How to say "Legislation" in Korean
“Legislation” in Korean is 입법 (pronounced "Ipbeop").
입법
Ipbeop
Usage & Context
The process of making laws. In South Korea, legislation is carried out by the National Assembly with the president's approval.
Example Sentence
입법 과정은 복잡합니다.
The legislative process is complex.
How to use 입법 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Legislation” is 입법, romanized as Ipbeop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'입법' (Ipbeop) sounds like 'eep-bop'. The '입' (ip) is like 'eep' in 'keep' but with a soft, unreleased 'p' sound, almost like a 'b' when followed by '법'. '법' (beop) rhymes with 'pop' but also ends with a soft 'p' sound. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing the current state of governmental actions.
정부의 입법 활동이 활발합니다.
The government's legislative activities are active.
Discussing the potential future effects of a new law.
새로운 입법이 사회에 큰 영향을 미칠 것입니다.
New legislation will have a big impact on society.
Reporting on public involvement in the lawmaking process.
시민 단체들은 입법 청원을 제출했습니다.
Citizen groups submitted a legislative petition.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, '입법' refers to the entire process of creating laws, primarily carried out by the National Assembly (국회). Discussions around '입법' are common in news and political commentary, especially when controversial bills are being debated. It's a formal term, often heard in serious discussions about governance and societal change, rather than casual conversation.
Editorial note
We review entries like 입법 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
입법 과정
legislative process
입법 기관
legislative body
입법 활동
legislative activities
Related Expressions
법률
beomnyul
Law (the actual law)
제정
jejeong
Enactment (of a law)
개정
gaejeong
Amendment (of a law)
폐지
pyeji
Repeal (of a law)
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