Korean Dictionary
How to say "Student Council" in Korean
“Student Council” in Korean is 학생회 (pronounced "Haksaenghoe").
학생회
Haksaenghoe
Usage & Context
Student councils (학생회) are active governing bodies in Korean schools and universities, representing student interests and organizing campus events, orientation programs, and festivals. Serving in 학생회 is considered a prestigious leadership role and looks excellent on a resume. University 학생회 elections can be competitive, with candidates campaigning across campus.
Example Sentence
학생회 회장으로 선출됐어요.
I was elected as president of the student council.
How to use 학생회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Student Council” is 학생회, romanized as Haksaenghoe.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"학생회" is pronounced "HAHK-saeng-HWEH." "학생" sounds like "hock-sang" (like "hock" and "sang" in "sing"). "회" sounds like "hweh" (similar to "hway" in "highway" but with a shorter 'e' sound). The stress is on the first syllable of "학생."
More Example Sentences
Describing the student council's current activities for an upcoming event.
학생회에서 축제 준비를 하고 있어요.
The student council is preparing for the festival.
Announcing an upcoming election on campus.
학생회장 선거가 다음 주에 열려요.
The student council president election will be held next week.
A student wanting to propose an idea or concern to the student council.
학생회에 건의할 사항이 있어요.
I have something to suggest to the student council.
Cultural Context
학생회 (haksaenghoe) plays a crucial role in Korean educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities. Being a part of the student council is considered a significant leadership opportunity and a way to contribute to campus life and represent student interests. University student council elections can be highly competitive, with candidates running full-fledged campaigns, often involving posters, speeches, and social media outreach, much like political elections.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
학생회에 들어가다
To join the student council
학생회 활동
Student council activities
학생회 선거
Student council election
Related Expressions
학생회장
Haksaenghoejang
Student council president
대의원회
Daeuiwonhoe
Student representative council
총학생회
Chonghaksaenghoe
General student council (university level)
학생 대표
Haksaeng Daepyo
Student representative
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