Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tax Evasion" in Korean
“Tax Evasion” in Korean is 탈세 (pronounced "Talse").
탈세
Talse
Usage & Context
Illegally avoiding paying taxes owed to the government. Tax evasion is a serious crime in South Korea with criminal penalties.
Example Sentence
탈세는 불법입니다.
Tax evasion is illegal.
How to use 탈세 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tax Evasion” is 탈세, romanized as Talse.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
탈 (tal) sounds like 'tal' in 'talent' but with a slightly softer 't' sound and the 'a' as in 'father'. 세 (se) sounds like 'say' in English. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
News report about a celebrity scandal.
유명 연예인이 탈세 혐의로 조사를 받고 있습니다.
A famous celebrity is under investigation for tax evasion.
Discussing economic issues.
탈세는 국가 경제에 큰 손실을 입힙니다.
Tax evasion causes significant losses to the national economy.
Legal or business discussion about corporate misconduct.
그 회사는 수년간 탈세를 저질러 왔습니다.
That company has been committing tax evasion for years.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, tax evasion (탈세) by high-profile figures like celebrities or chaebol (재벌) family members often sparks public outrage and intense media scrutiny. There's a strong public sentiment against those who avoid their civic duty, especially when ordinary citizens diligently pay their taxes. Such scandals can severely damage one's reputation and career, sometimes leading to boycotts or public apologies, reflecting the high value placed on social responsibility.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
탈세 혐의
suspicion of tax evasion
탈세 조사
tax evasion investigation
탈세범
tax evader
Related Expressions
세금
segeum
tax
납세
napse
tax payment
탈루
tallu
tax evasion (more general, less common for the act itself)
절세
jeolse
tax saving/reduction (legal way to reduce taxes)
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