Korean Dictionary
How to say "Subsidiary" in Korean
“Subsidiary” in Korean is 자회사 (pronounced "jahoesa").
자회사
jahoesa
Usage & Context
A company owned or controlled by a larger parent company. Subsidiaries in Korea operate with some independence. They allow parent companies to diversify and manage risk.
Example Sentence
우리 회사는 여러 자회사를 소유하고 있습니다.
Our company owns several subsidiaries.
How to use 자회사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Subsidiary” is 자회사, romanized as jahoesa.
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 자회사.
Pronunciation Guide
The word is pronounced 'jah-hweh-sah'. 'Ja' sounds like 'jah' (as in 'jar'). 'Hoe' is pronounced like 'hweh' (similar to 'hway' in 'highway'). 'Sa' sounds like 'sah' (as in 'saw').
More Example Sentences
A company representative explaining their corporate structure.
저희 모회사는 여러 해외 자회사를 두고 있습니다.
Our parent company has several overseas subsidiaries.
Discussing the management style of a specific company unit.
그 자회사는 독립적으로 운영되고 있어요.
That subsidiary is operating independently.
A board meeting discussing business expansion plans.
새로운 자회사 설립을 검토 중입니다.
We are reviewing the establishment of a new subsidiary.
Cultural Context
In Korea, especially within the context of large business groups (재벌, chaebol), the concept of '자회사' (jahoesa) is very important. Chaebols often consist of numerous subsidiaries and affiliates (계열사, gyeyeolsa) that operate across diverse industries, forming complex ownership structures. Understanding which companies are subsidiaries or affiliates of a major group is key to grasping the Korean business landscape.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 자회사 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
자회사 운영
operating a subsidiary
해외 자회사
overseas subsidiary
자회사 편입
incorporating a subsidiary
Related Expressions
모회사
mohoesa
parent company
계열사
gyeyeolsa
affiliate company
지주회사
jijuhwesa
holding company
자회사 설립
jahoesa seollip
establishing a subsidiary
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