Korean Dictionary
How to say "Life Insurance" in Korean
“Life Insurance” in Korean is 생명 보험 (pronounced "Saengmyeong boheom").
생명 보험
Saengmyeong boheom
Usage & Context
Insurance that pays out when the insured person dies. Life insurance is popular in Korea for family protection.
Example Sentence
생명 보험에 가입했어요.
I got life insurance.
How to use 생명 보험 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Life Insurance” is 생명 보험, romanized as Saengmyeong boheom.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
생 (saeng) sounds like 'sang' in English. 명 (myeong) sounds like 'myung' in 'young' but with an 'm' at the beginning. 보 (bo) sounds like 'bo' in 'boat'. 험 (heom) sounds like 'hum' in English, but with a slightly more open 'eo' vowel. The 'ng' sound in '생' is like in 'sing'.
More Example Sentences
Advice on retirement planning and financial security.
노후를 위해 생명 보험에 일찍 가입하는 게 좋아요.
It's good to sign up for life insurance early for old age.
Someone feeling overwhelmed by insurance options.
생명 보험 상품이 너무 많아서 어떤 걸 골라야 할지 모르겠어요.
There are so many life insurance products, I don't know which one to choose.
Someone mentioning their parents' foresight in financial planning.
부모님이 저를 위해 생명 보험을 들어주셨어요.
My parents took out life insurance for me.
Cultural Context
Life insurance (생명 보험) is widely prevalent in Korea and is often considered a fundamental aspect of family financial planning and security. Many Koreans subscribe to various insurance products, including life, health, and accident insurance, from a young age or when starting a family. Insurance agents are common, and there's a strong cultural emphasis on preparing for future uncertainties and protecting loved ones.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
생명 보험에 가입하다
To sign up for life insurance
생명 보험금
Life insurance payout
종신 보험
Whole life insurance
Related Expressions
보험
Boheom
Insurance (general term)
건강 보험
Geongang boheom
Health insurance
자동차 보험
Jadongcha boheom
Car insurance
보험료
Boheomnyo
Insurance premium
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