Korean Dictionary
How to say "Traffic Fine" in Korean
“Traffic Fine” in Korean is 교통 벌금 (pronounced "gyotong beolgeum").
교통 벌금
gyotong beolgeum
Usage & Context
교통 벌금 are penalties issued to Korean drivers for violations such as speeding, illegal parking, and running red lights. Korean traffic cameras automatically capture violations and send 교통 벌금 notices to the registered vehicle owner by mail. Online payment of 교통 벌금 through government portals is convenient and widely used.
Example Sentence
과속 카메라에 찍혀서 교통 벌금을 냈어요.
I was caught by a speed camera and paid a traffic fine.
How to use 교통 벌금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Traffic Fine” is 교통 벌금, romanized as gyotong beolgeum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
교 (gyo) sounds like 'kyo' in 'Kyoto'. 통 (tong) is like 'tong' in 'tongue'. 벌 (beol) sounds like 'burl'. 금 (geum) is like 'goom' but with a softer 'g' and a short 'u' sound. The stress is generally even.
More Example Sentences
Confessing to a parking violation.
주차 위반으로 교통 벌금을 받았어요.
I received a traffic fine for illegal parking.
Expressing caution due to high penalties.
교통 벌금이 너무 비싸서 조심해야겠어요.
Traffic fines are too expensive, so I need to be careful.
Informing someone about payment options.
온라인으로 교통 벌금을 납부할 수 있어요.
You can pay traffic fines online.
Cultural Context
Korean traffic enforcement is quite strict, especially with speed cameras and illegal parking. It's common for drivers to receive a text message or mail notification if they've incurred a 교통 벌금. Many people pay these fines online through government websites or banking apps, which is a convenient and widely used system.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
교통 벌금을 내다
to pay a traffic fine
교통 벌금을 받다
to receive a traffic fine
교통 벌금 고지서
traffic fine notice
Related Expressions
벌금
beolgeum
fine/penalty
과태료
gwataeryo
administrative fine (often for minor violations)
교통 위반
gyotong wiban
traffic violation
딱지
ttakji
ticket (colloquial for a fine notice)
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