Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shareholders" in Korean
“Shareholders” in Korean is 주주 (pronounced "juju").
주주
juju
Usage & Context
People or entities that own shares in a company. Shareholders in Korea have voting rights and receive dividends. They are important stakeholders in company decisions.
Example Sentence
주주 총회가 개최됩니다.
A shareholders meeting will be held.
How to use 주주 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shareholders” is 주주, romanized as juju.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 주주.
Pronunciation Guide
"Ju-ju" sounds like 'joo-joo' (joo as in 'juice' without the 's'). Both syllables have equal stress, making it a simple, repetitive sound.
More Example Sentences
A company's mission statement or corporate goal.
회사는 주주 가치 극대화를 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
The company is striving to maximize shareholder value.
Announcing positive financial news to investors.
이번 배당금은 주주들에게 좋은 소식이 될 것입니다.
This dividend will be good news for shareholders.
Discussing corporate governance and stakeholder engagement.
소액 주주들의 의견도 중요하게 다뤄야 합니다.
The opinions of minority shareholders should also be handled importantly.
Cultural Context
In Korea, "주주" (juju) are key stakeholders, and their rights and interests are legally protected. Major corporate decisions, especially those affecting company structure or profitability, often require shareholder approval. "주주 총회" (juju chonghoe, shareholders' meeting) can sometimes be contentious, with activist shareholders challenging management, a scenario occasionally depicted in K-dramas involving corporate power struggles within chaebols.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 주주 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
주주 총회
Shareholders' meeting
주주 가치
Shareholder value
주주 권리
Shareholder rights
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isahoe
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