이혼

ihon

noun★Intermediate

formal

The legal dissolution of a marriage, ending the spousal relationship.

이혼 절차는 법원에서 진행됩니다.

The divorce process is conducted in court.

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In Korea, divorce can be granted by mutual agreement or through court proceedings.

Collocations

이혼 소송divorce lawsuit이혼 신청divorce application이혼율divorce rate

이혼 서류phrase

divorce papers

이혼 후phrase

after divorce

In legal documents, '이혼' is often followed by '신청' (application) or '절차' (procedure).

Use '이혼' in formal settings, while '결혼 해소' is more neutral.

Composed of '이' (separate) and '혼' (marriage), literally meaning 'separation of marriage.'

In formal contexts, '이혼' is used for legal proceedings, while '결혼 해소' is a more neutral term.

이

separate

prefix

혼

marriage

root

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