Korean Dictionary
How to say "National ID" in Korean
“National ID” in Korean is 주민등록증 (pronounced "Jumineungnok-jeung").
주민등록증
Jumineungnok-jeung
Usage & Context
Official identification document issued to citizens. The national ID in South Korea is required for many transactions.
Example Sentence
주민등록증을 제시했습니다.
I presented my national ID.
How to use 주민등록증 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “National ID” is 주민등록증, romanized as Jumineungnok-jeung.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
주민 (Jumin) sounds like 'joo-min', where 'joo' is like 'jewel' without the 'l' and 'min' is like 'mint' without the 't'. 등록 (Deungnok) sounds like 'deung-nok', with 'deung' rhyming with 'sung' (but with a 'd') and 'nok' rhyming with 'lock'. 증 (jeung) sounds like 'jeung' in 'jungle' but with a short 'eu' sound (like 'uh' in 'but') and a soft 'ng' at the end. The full word is 'Joo-min-deung-nok-jeung'.
More Example Sentences
A common request from staff at banks, post offices, or when verifying age.
신분증 좀 보여주시겠어요?
Could you show me your ID?
Explaining why an ID is required for a transaction.
주민등록증이 없으면 본인 확인이 어려워요.
It's hard to verify identity without a national ID.
Someone discussing an administrative task due to loss or expiration.
새 주민등록증을 발급받아야 해요.
I need to get a new national ID issued.
Cultural Context
The `주민등록증` is extremely important in Korea, serving as the primary form of identification for almost everything: opening bank accounts, signing contracts, verifying age, voting, and more. It contains a unique 13-digit `주민등록번호` (Resident Registration Number) which is crucial for online services and official transactions. Foreigners living long-term in Korea receive an `외국인등록증` (Alien Registration Card), which serves a similar purpose.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
주민등록증 제시
presentation of national ID
주민등록번호
resident registration number
신분증 검사
ID check
Related Expressions
신분증
Sinbunjeung
ID card (general term)
운전면허증
Unjeonmyeonheojeung
driver's license
여권
Yeogwon
passport
외국인등록증
Oegugin deungnokjeung
alien registration card (for foreigners)
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