Korean Dictionary
How to say "Supreme Court" in Korean
“Supreme Court” in Korean is 대법원 (pronounced "Daebeop-won").
대법원
Daebeop-won
Usage & Context
The highest court in the judicial system. The Supreme Court of South Korea is the final authority on legal matters.
Example Sentence
대법원이 판결을 내렸습니다.
The Supreme Court ruled.
How to use 대법원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Supreme Court” is 대법원, romanized as Daebeop-won.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
대 (dae) sounds like 'day' in English. 법 (beop) sounds like 'bop' but ends with a soft 'p' sound, almost like 'bop-p'. 원 (won) sounds like the English word 'won'. The 'p' sound from 법 is very subtle before 원.
More Example Sentences
Legal news report on a final court decision.
대법원은 원심 판결을 확정했습니다.
The Supreme Court affirmed the original ruling.
Discussion about a high-profile legal battle's progression.
이 사건은 대법원까지 갈 것으로 예상됩니다.
This case is expected to go all the way to the Supreme Court.
Legal education or commentary on judicial hierarchy.
대법원 판례는 하급심에 중요한 영향을 미칩니다.
Supreme Court precedents have a significant impact on lower courts.
Cultural Context
The Supreme Court (대법원) is the highest court in South Korea's general judicial system. Its rulings are final and establish important legal precedents. High-profile cases that reach the Supreme Court often receive extensive media coverage, especially those involving major societal issues or prominent figures.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
대법원 판사
Supreme Court justice
대법원 판례
Supreme Court precedent
대법원 상고
appeal to the Supreme Court
Related Expressions
법원
beop-won
court (general)
판결
pangyeol
ruling, judgment
재판
jaepan
trial
헌법재판소
heonbeop jaepanso
Constitutional Court (a separate high court)
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