Korean Dictionary
How to say "Privacy" in Korean
“Privacy” in Korean is 개인정보 (pronounced "gaein-jeongbo").
개인정보
gaein-jeongbo
Usage & Context
The right to keep personal information confidential. Privacy protection is increasingly important in Korea as digital services expand.
Example Sentence
개인정보 보호가 중요해요.
Privacy protection is important.
How to use 개인정보 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Privacy” is 개인정보, romanized as gaein-jeongbo.
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 개인정보.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '개인' (gaein), sounds like 'gay-in' (as in 'ink'). The second part, '정보' (jeongbo), sounds like 'jung-bow' (as in 'rainbow'). The 'n' in 'gaein' can subtly blend into the 'j' sound of 'jeongbo'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a data breach or security incident.
개인정보 유출 사고가 발생했어요.
A personal information leak incident occurred.
Discussing legal developments related to data privacy.
개인정보 보호법이 강화되고 있어요.
Personal information protection laws are being strengthened.
Giving advice on online safety and security.
온라인에서 개인정보를 너무 많이 공유하지 마세요.
Don't share too much personal information online.
Cultural Context
'개인정보' literally translates to 'personal information' and is the most common way to refer to 'privacy' in the context of data and digital life in Korea. While the broader concept of 'privacy' (사생활, sasaenghwal, meaning private life) exists, '개인정보' specifically addresses data protection. Discussions around '사생활 침해' (sasaenghwal chimhae, invasion of private life) are also prevalent, especially concerning public figures like K-pop idols.
Editorial note
We review entries like 개인정보 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
개인정보 보호
Personal information protection / Privacy protection
개인정보 처리방침
Privacy policy
개인정보 동의
Consent to personal information (usage)
Related Expressions
보호하다
bohohada
To protect
유출
yuchul
Leak, disclosure
보안
boan
Security
사생활
sasaenghwal
Private life (broader concept of privacy)
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