English–Korean

“private sector” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmingan

Example

민간에서 일자리를 많이 만들고 있다.min ga ne seo il ja ri reul ma ni man deul go it tta

The private sector is creating many jobs.

Illustration for 민간 (private sector)

How to say “private sector” in Korean

“Private sector” in Korean is 민간 (mingan).

A sphere of activity belonging to ordinary people and private businesses rather than to the state or public institutions.

Full entry for 민간: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 민간

민간업체들은 새로운 서비스로 고객을 찾고 있다.min ga neop che deu reun sae ro un seo bi seu ro ko gae geul chat kko it tta

Private-sector businesses are seeking customers through new services.

Tips for using 민간

  • Korean often uses 민간 (mingan, "the private side") when comparing government action with activity by businesses or individuals, especially in news and policy discussions.

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