English–Korean
“custody” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyangyukkkwon
Example
법원은 아버지에게 양육권을 인정했다.peo bwo neun a beo ji e ge yang yuk kkwo neul in jeong haet tta
The court awarded custody to the father.
How to say “custody” in Korean
“Custody” in Korean is 양육권 (yangyukkkwon).
Legal authority to take daily care of and raise a minor child, usually assigned to a responsible parent by a court.
Example sentences with 양육권
부부는 이혼 후 공동 양육권을 선택했다.pu bu neun i hon hu kong dong yang yuk kkwo neul seon tae kaet tta
The couple chose joint custody after their divorce.
Tips for using 양육권
- In family-law discussions, it concerns responsibility for a child rather than detention by police, so the surrounding context is important.