Korean Dictionary
How to say "Religion and state" in Korean
“Religion and state” in Korean is 종교와 국가 (pronounced "Jonggyo-wa gukga").
종교와 국가
Jonggyo-wa gukga
Usage & Context
The relationship between religion and state is important in Korean society. Korea maintains separation of religion and government while respecting religious rights.
Example Sentence
종교와 국가의 관계는 복잡합니다.
The relationship between religion and state is complex.
How to use 종교와 국가 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Religion and state” is 종교와 국가, romanized as Jonggyo-wa gukga.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '종교' (jonggyo), sounds like 'jong' (as in 'song' with a 'j') followed by 'gyo' (like 'yo' but with a 'g' sound). '와' (wa) sounds like 'wah' (as in 'wah-wah'). '국가' (gukga) sounds like 'guk' (similar to 'book' but with a 'g') followed by 'ga' (like 'car' but with a 'g'). Put it together: 'Jong-gyo-wa guk-ga'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing historical developments in a country.
종교와 국가의 관계는 역사적으로 많은 변화를 겪었습니다.
The relationship between religion and state has undergone many changes historically.
Posing a philosophical question in a discussion.
현대 사회에서 종교와 국가의 역할은 무엇일까요?
What are the roles of religion and state in modern society?
Explaining a political concept.
정교분리는 종교와 국가의 건전한 관계를 위한 원칙입니다.
Separation of church and state is a principle for a healthy relationship between religion and state.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, the principle of '정교분리' (jeonggyobunri), or separation of church and state, is enshrined in the constitution. This means the government is neutral towards religion and does not establish a state religion. However, religious organizations, particularly large Christian churches and Buddhist temples, often have significant social influence and engage in various public activities, from charity to political advocacy, which can sometimes lead to public debate about the boundaries between religion and state.
Editorial note
We review entries like 종교와 국가 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
종교와 국가의 관계
the relationship between religion and state
종교와 국가의 분리
separation of religion and state
종교와 국가의 역할
the roles of religion and state
Related Expressions
정교분리
jeonggyobunri
separation of church and state
국교
gukgyo
state religion
종교 정책
jonggyo jeongchaek
religious policy
국가 안보
gukga anbo
national security
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