Korean Dictionary

How to say “Prison” in Korean

감옥

Gamok

IntermediateLaw & Government

Usage & Context

A place where people convicted of crimes are confined. South Korea has a prison system with various facilities for different security levels.

Example Sentence

그는 감옥에 수감되었습니다.

He was imprisoned.

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