Korean Dictionary
How to say "Net Worth" in Korean
“Net Worth” in Korean is 순자산 (pronounced "sunja-san").
순자산
sunja-san
Usage & Context
Net worth is the total value of assets minus liabilities. Koreans increasingly track their net worth as financial literacy improves. Rising property values have significantly increased net worth for Korean homeowners.
Example Sentence
순자산을 계산하려면 자산에서 부채를 빼야 해요.
To calculate net worth, subtract liabilities from assets.
How to use 순자산 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Net Worth” is 순자산, romanized as sunja-san.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"순자산" (sunja-san) is pronounced as "soon-jah-sahn". "순" (sun) sounds like "soon". "자" (ja) sounds like "jah" as in "jar". "산" (san) sounds like "sahn", similar to the 'sun' in 'sunny' but with an 'ah' vowel sound.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a successful young entrepreneur or investor.
그는 젊은 나이에 상당한 순자산을 모았어요.
He accumulated significant net worth at a young age.
Analyzing the impact of the housing market on personal wealth.
부동산 가격 상승으로 순자산이 크게 늘었어요.
Net worth increased significantly due to rising real estate prices.
A financial advisor giving advice on retirement planning.
은퇴 후를 위해 순자산을 늘리는 것이 중요해요.
It's important to increase net worth for after retirement.
Cultural Context
순자산 (sunja-san) has become a widely discussed topic in Korea, especially among younger generations interested in financial independence (파이어족, peuaieojok). With the rapid increase in property values and stock market interest, tracking and growing one's net worth is a key indicator of financial health and future security. Financial literacy content on YouTube and TV often features discussions on how to build 순자산.
Editorial note
We review entries like 순자산 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
순자산 증가
net worth increase
순자산 계산
net worth calculation
순자산 관리
net worth management
Related Expressions
자산
jasan
assets
부채
buchae
liabilities
재산
jaesan
property, assets (more general)
총자산
chongjasan
total assets
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