Korean Dictionary
How to say "Membership" in Korean
“Membership” in Korean is 회원권 (pronounced "Hoewongwon").
회원권
Hoewongwon
Usage & Context
A paid or registered membership granting benefits. 회원 가입 (member registration). Many Korean retailers offer membership tiers with exclusive discounts, early access to sales, and bonus points. 가입하면 할인 쿠폰 드려요 (if you join, I'll give you a discount coupon) is common practice.
Example Sentence
회원 가입하면 5% 추가 할인 받을 수 있어요.
If you become a member, you can get an additional 5% discount.
How to use 회원권 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Membership” is 회원권, romanized as Hoewongwon.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 회원권.
Pronunciation Guide
회 (hoe) sounds like 'hweh' in 'hweel' (wheel) or 'way' with an 'h' sound. 원 (won) sounds like 'won' in 'won' (Korean currency). 권 (gwon) sounds like 'gwon' in 'gwonseon' (power line). The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Talking about joining a gym or fitness center.
헬스장 회원권 끊었어요.
I bought a gym membership.
Explaining the benefits of a museum membership.
이 박물관은 회원권이 있으면 무료입장이에요.
If you have a membership, entry to this museum is free.
A reminder about an upcoming membership expiration.
회원권 갱신 기간이 다가오네요.
The membership renewal period is approaching.
Cultural Context
'회원권' (membership) is very common in Korea for various services, from gyms and cultural centers to online shopping platforms. Many retailers encourage '회원 가입' (member registration) by offering exclusive benefits like discounts, early access to sales, and bonus points. It's common to hear phrases like '가입하면 할인 쿠폰 드려요' (if you join, I'll give you a discount coupon) to entice new members.
Editorial note
We review entries like 회원권 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
회원권 있어요?
Do you have a membership?
회원권 구매
Membership purchase
회원권 혜택
Membership benefits
Related Expressions
회원
Hoewon
member
회원 가입
Hoewon gaip
member registration / to join as a member
멤버십
Meombeosip
membership (loanword)
할인
Harin
discount
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