Korean Dictionary
How to say "Security Camera" in Korean
“Security Camera” in Korean is CCTV (pronounced "CCTV").
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Usage & Context
Security cameras are common in Korean apartment buildings and homes. Korea is one of the most surveilled countries in the world, with CCTV cameras widely used for safety.
Example Sentence
아파트 단지 곳곳에 CCTV가 설치되어 있어요.
CCTV cameras are installed throughout the apartment complex.
How to use CCTV naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Security Camera” is CCTV, romanized as CCTV.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around CCTV.
Pronunciation Guide
This is an English acronym, pronounced 'see-see-tee-vee' in Korean, often with a slight emphasis on each letter. The 'C' sounds like 'ssi', 'T' like 'ti', and 'V' like 'bi' or 'vi'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a crime being solved with surveillance.
CCTV 덕분에 범인을 잡을 수 있었어요.
Thanks to the CCTV, we were able to catch the culprit.
Expressing a feeling of insecurity in an unsupervised area.
이 골목은 CCTV가 없어서 좀 무서워요.
This alley is a bit scary because there's no CCTV.
Reassuring someone about security in an apartment building.
아파트 입구에 CCTV가 24시간 녹화 중이에요.
The CCTV at the apartment entrance is recording 24 hours a day.
Cultural Context
Korea is one of the most surveilled countries globally, and 'CCTV' is a ubiquitous sight. From public streets and parks to apartment building lobbies and even small shops, these cameras are everywhere, often explicitly marked with 'CCTV 녹화 중' (CCTV nokhwa jung - CCTV recording in progress). This extensive network is generally accepted by the public as a measure for safety and crime prevention, contributing to Korea's low crime rates.
Editorial note
We review entries like CCTV 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
CCTV 확인하다
to check CCTV footage
CCTV 설치하다
to install CCTV
CCTV에 찍히다
to be caught on CCTV
Related Expressions
감시 카메라
gamsi kamera
surveillance camera
보안 카메라
boan kamera
security camera
녹화 중
nokhwa jung
recording in progress
방범
bangbeom
crime prevention
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