Korean Dictionary
How to say "Merger" in Korean
“Merger” in Korean is 합병 (pronounced "hapbyeong").
합병
hapbyeong
Usage & Context
The combination of two companies into one entity. Mergers in Korea are strategic moves to increase market share. They involve complex negotiations and integration processes.
Example Sentence
두 회사의 합병이 승인되었습니다.
The merger of the two companies was approved.
How to use 합병 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Merger” is 합병, romanized as hapbyeong.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 합병.
Pronunciation Guide
The word is pronounced 'hap-byung'. 'Hap' sounds like 'hop' but with a soft, unreleased 'p' sound, almost like 'hab'. 'Byeong' is pronounced like 'byung' (as in 'bungalow' but with a 'y' sound), with a slight 'eo' vowel sound.
More Example Sentences
Analyzing the outcome of a recent business deal.
두 회사의 합병으로 시장 점유율이 크게 늘었습니다.
The merger of the two companies significantly increased market share.
Discussing the potential benefits of a corporate merger.
이번 합병은 새로운 시너지를 창출할 것으로 기대됩니다.
This merger is expected to create new synergies.
A manager briefing their team about an upcoming corporate change.
합병 과정에서 많은 어려움이 예상됩니다.
Many difficulties are expected during the merger process.
Cultural Context
Mergers (합병) and acquisitions (인수) are frequently discussed in Korean business news, especially concerning large conglomerates (재벌, chaebol). These strategic moves often involve complex negotiations, regulatory approvals, and sometimes even family succession issues within chaebol structures. The term 'M&A' (엠앤에이) is also commonly used in Korean business circles, directly borrowed from English.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 합병 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
합병 계약
merger agreement
합병 추진
pursuing a merger
합병 발표
merger announcement
Related Expressions
인수
insu
acquisition
합병하다
hapbyeonghada
to merge (verb)
기업결합
gieop-gyeolhap
business combination
시너지 효과
sineoji hyogwa
synergy effect
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