Korean Dictionary
How to say "Yusin Constitution" in Korean
“Yusin Constitution” in Korean is 유신 헌법 (pronounced "yusin heonbeop").
유신 헌법
yusin heonbeop
Usage & Context
The Yusin Constitution of 1972 was declared by President Park Chung-hee to extend authoritarian rule. It gave the president virtually unlimited power and ended direct presidential elections. It was deeply controversial and sparked significant pro-democracy opposition.
Example Sentence
유신 헌법은 박정희 대통령의 독재 체제를 강화했어요.
The Yusin Constitution strengthened President Park Chung-hee's authoritarian rule.
How to use 유신 헌법 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Yusin Constitution” is 유신 헌법, romanized as yusin heonbeop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '유신 헌법' as 'yoo-shin heon-beop'. '유' (yu) sounds like 'yoo' in 'you'. '신' (sin) is like 'shin' in 'shin-bone'. '헌' (heon) sounds like 'hun' in 'hunt' but with a slightly softer 'h'. '법' (beop) is like 'bup' in 'buttercup' but ending with a clear 'p' sound, almost like 'bop'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing modern Korean history in a classroom.
유신 헌법은 한국 민주주의 역사에서 어두운 시기였어요.
The Yusin Constitution was a dark period in Korea's democratic history.
Learning about pro-democracy movements.
많은 사람들이 유신 헌법에 반대하며 시위에 참여했어요.
Many people participated in protests against the Yusin Constitution.
Explaining the political impact of the constitution.
유신 헌법으로 인해 대통령의 권한이 지나치게 강해졌죠.
Due to the Yusin Constitution, the president's power became excessively strong.
Cultural Context
The Yusin Constitution is a highly sensitive and controversial topic in modern Korean history. It's often associated with the authoritarian rule of Park Chung-hee and the suppression of democratic movements. While some acknowledge the economic growth during this period, the constitution itself is widely viewed as a symbol of political oppression. Discussions about it often reflect the ongoing debate about Korea's past and its journey to democracy.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
유신 헌법 체제
Yusin constitutional system
유신 헌법 반대
Opposition to the Yusin Constitution
유신 헌법 시대
Yusin Constitution era
Related Expressions
박정희
Bak Jeonghui
Park Chung-hee (the president who enacted it)
독재
dokjae
dictatorship
민주화 운동
minjuhwa undong
pro-democracy movement
헌법
heonbeop
constitution
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