Korean Dictionary
How to say "Resident Registration" in Korean
“Resident Registration” in Korean is 주민등록 (pronounced "Jumineungnok").
주민등록
Jumineungnok
Usage & Context
Official registration of residence in South Korea. Resident registration is required for all residents.
Example Sentence
주민등록을 신청했습니다.
I registered my residence.
How to use 주민등록 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Resident Registration” is 주민등록, romanized as Jumineungnok.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
주민 (Jumin) sounds like 'joo-min', where 'joo' is like 'jewel' without the 'l' and 'min' is like 'mint' without the 't'. 등록 (Deungnok) sounds like 'deung-nok', with 'deung' rhyming with 'sung' (but with a 'd') and 'nok' rhyming with 'lock'. The full word is 'Joo-min-deung-nok'.
More Example Sentences
Someone explaining a recently finished administrative task.
전입 신고를 해서 주민등록을 마쳤어요.
I completed my resident registration by reporting my move-in.
Explaining a civic requirement for voting.
주민등록이 되어 있어야 투표할 수 있어요.
You must be resident-registered to vote.
Someone planning an errand to obtain an official document.
주민등록 등본을 떼러 동사무소에 가야 해요.
I need to go to the community center to get a copy of my resident registration.
Cultural Context
`주민등록` is the system by which all residents (citizens and long-term foreigners) are officially registered with their local government. It's fundamental for accessing public services, voting, and maintaining accurate population records. Changes in address (`전입신고`), birth, death, and other life events are all linked to this system. Foreigners have a similar system called `외국인등록` (Alien Registration).
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Common Phrases
주민등록 신고
resident registration report
주민등록 등본
certified copy of resident registration
주민등록 말소
cancellation of resident registration
Related Expressions
전입신고
Jeonip singo
move-in report (part of resident registration)
전출신고
Jeonchul singo
move-out report
가족관계등록
Gajokgwan-gye deungnok
family relationship registration
외국인등록
Oegugin deungnok
alien registration
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