Korean Dictionary
How to say "Retirement plan" in Korean
“Retirement plan” in Korean is 퇴직 계획 (pronounced "Toejik gyehoek").
퇴직 계획
Toejik gyehoek
Usage & Context
Strategy for saving money for retirement. Important for long-term financial security.
Example Sentence
퇴직 계획을 세워야 해요.
I need to make a retirement plan.
How to use 퇴직 계획 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Retirement plan” is 퇴직 계획, romanized as Toejik gyehoek.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
퇴 (toe) sounds like 'tway' as in 'tway-dle'. 직 (jik) sounds like 'jik' as in 'jig'. 계 (gye) sounds like 'g' + 'yeah'. 획 (hoek) sounds like 'hwek', similar to 'h' + 'wake'. Put it together: 'TWAY-jik GYE-hwek'.
More Example Sentences
Talking to a financial planner.
은퇴 후를 위해 퇴직 계획을 세우고 있어요.
I'm making a retirement plan for after I retire.
Giving advice to a junior colleague.
아직 젊지만 퇴직 계획은 미리 해두는 게 좋아요.
I'm still young, but it's good to make a retirement plan in advance.
Sharing dreams with friends.
저의 퇴직 계획은 세계 여행이에요.
My retirement plan is to travel the world.
Cultural Context
With Korea's rapidly aging population and changing employment landscape, retirement planning (퇴직 계획) has become a critical topic. Many Koreans, especially those in their 30s and 40s, are increasingly concerned about financial security in retirement. Discussions often revolve around national pension (국민연금), private pensions, and investment strategies. It's a common theme in financial news and personal finance advice.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
퇴직 계획을 세우다
To make a retirement plan
퇴직 계획을 하다
To do retirement planning
퇴직 계획 상담
Retirement plan consultation
Related Expressions
은퇴
Euntoe
Retirement (noun)
국민연금
Gungminyeon-geum
National pension
노후 준비
Nohu junbi
Preparation for old age
재정 계획
Jaejeong gyehoek
Financial plan
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