Korean Dictionary
How to say "Political Party" in Korean
“Political Party” in Korean is 정당 (pronounced "Jeongdang").
정당
Jeongdang
Usage & Context
An organized group of people with shared political beliefs seeking to govern. South Korea has multiple political parties competing in elections.
Example Sentence
여러 정당이 선거에 참여합니다.
Multiple political parties participate in elections.
How to use 정당 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Political Party” is 정당, romanized as Jeongdang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 정당.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 정 (jeong), sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle', with the 'ng' sound as in 'sing'. The second, 당 (dang), sounds like 'dang' in 'dang it', also with the 'ng' sound. Both syllables are pronounced with even stress.
More Example Sentences
A casual conversation about political preferences.
어떤 정당을 지지하세요?
Which political party do you support?
Reporting on a political development in the news.
그는 새로운 정당을 창당했습니다.
He founded a new political party.
Discussing election preparations or voter decisions.
각 정당의 공약을 비교해 봐야 해요.
We need to compare the pledges of each political party.
Cultural Context
Political parties are a central part of South Korean public life, especially during election seasons. Koreans often discuss political parties and their platforms with passion, and news channels frequently feature debates and reports on party activities. The names of major parties can change over time due to mergers or rebranding efforts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 정당 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
정당에 가입하다
to join a political party
주요 정당
major political party
정당 활동
political party activities
Related Expressions
정치
jeongchi
politics
정치인
jeongchiin
politician
선거
seongeo
election
지지자
jijija
supporter (of a party/candidate)
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