Korean Dictionary
How to say "Puppy Mill" in Korean
“Puppy Mill” in Korean is 강아지 공장 (pronounced "gangaji gongjang").
강아지 공장
gangaji gongjang
Usage & Context
A puppy mill is an irresponsible breeding facility that prioritizes profit over animal welfare. Korean animal rights organizations actively campaign against 강아지 공장 practices.
Example Sentence
강아지 공장의 비인도적인 환경이 고발됐다.
The inhumane conditions of the puppy mill were exposed.
How to use 강아지 공장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Puppy Mill” is 강아지 공장, romanized as gangaji gongjang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
강아지 (gangaji): 'Gang' sounds like the beginning of 'gangster' but with a softer 'g'. 'A-ji' is like 'ah-jee', where 'ah' is like in 'father' and 'jee' is like in 'jeep'. 공장 (gongjang): 'Gong' sounds like the musical instrument 'gong'. 'Jang' is like 'jang' in 'jangly'. The stress is relatively even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing animal rescue efforts.
강아지 공장에서 구조된 강아지들은 치료가 필요했다.
The puppies rescued from the puppy mill needed treatment.
Reporting on animal rights activism.
그 단체는 강아지 공장 폐쇄를 위한 서명 운동을 벌이고 있다.
That organization is running a petition campaign to close puppy mills.
Commenting on a societal problem.
강아지 공장 문제는 사회적으로 큰 논란이 되고 있다.
The puppy mill issue is becoming a big social controversy.
Cultural Context
The term '강아지 공장' (puppy mill) carries a strong negative connotation in Korea, reflecting a significant social issue. Animal rights organizations actively campaign against these facilities, and public awareness is growing. Many K-pop idols and celebrities advocate for animal adoption over buying from pet shops, which are often perceived as sourcing from these inhumane breeding operations. The term evokes strong feelings of concern and anger among pet lovers.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
강아지 공장 반대
Oppose puppy mills
강아지 공장 철폐
Abolish puppy mills
강아지 공장 문제
Puppy mill problem
Related Expressions
동물 학대
dongmul hakdae
animal abuse
유기견
yugigyeon
abandoned dog
펫샵
petsyap
pet shop (often associated with puppy mills)
번식장
beonsikjang
breeding farm (general term, can refer to puppy mills)
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