Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Violence" in Korean
“School Violence” in Korean is 학교 폭력 (pronounced "hakgyo pokryok").
학교 폭력
hakgyo pokryok
Usage & Context
Physical or verbal aggression at school. School violence is a serious issue in Korea. Schools have strict policies against violence.
Example Sentence
학교 폭력은 용납할 수 없다.
School violence is unacceptable.
How to use 학교 폭력 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Violence” is 학교 폭력, romanized as hakgyo pokryok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
학 (hak) sounds like 'hahk,' similar to 'hawk.' 교 (gyo) sounds like 'gyoh,' like 'yo' with a 'g' sound. 폭 (pok) sounds like 'pohk,' similar to 'poke' but with a shorter 'o.' 력 (ryeok) sounds like 'ryuhk,' like 'yuck' with an 'r' sound and a slight 'y' glide. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A school official reporting on safety measures.
학교 폭력 예방 교육을 실시했습니다.
We conducted school violence prevention education.
Providing information about support services.
학교 폭력 피해 학생을 위한 상담 센터가 있어요.
There's a counseling center for student victims of school violence.
Discussing common themes in K-dramas.
드라마에서 학교 폭력 문제가 자주 다뤄져요.
School violence issues are often dealt with in dramas.
Cultural Context
학교 폭력 (hakgyo pokryok) is a deeply sensitive and serious issue in South Korea, frequently addressed in news, documentaries, and popular K-dramas like 'The Glory.' The government and schools have implemented strict policies, prevention programs, and support systems, including dedicated hotlines and counseling services, to combat this problem and foster a safer school environment.
Editorial note
We review entries like 학교 폭력 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
학교 폭력 예방
school violence prevention
학교 폭력 신고
reporting school violence
학교 폭력 대책
measures against school violence
Related Expressions
왕따
wangtta
bullying (specifically social exclusion)
폭력
pokryok
violence (general)
괴롭힘
goerophim
harassment/bullying
피해자
pihaeja
victim
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