illegal vs crime in Korean

불법vs범죄

illegal

불법illegal

불법 means something is against the law, or not allowed by the law. You can use it for actions like parking, selling things, or downloading files when those actions are not legal. If something is 불법, people should not do it.

When to use illegal
crime

범죄crime

Crime (범죄) means an action that breaks the law, like stealing or hurting people. We use this word when talking about illegal acts, safety, the police, or news stories. It is a serious word and is often used in phrases like "prevent crime."

When to use crime

How they differ

illegal (불법) and crime (범죄) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “illegal” when 불법 means something is against the law, or not allowed by the law. You can use it for actions like parking, selling things, or downloading… Use “crime” when Crime (범죄) means an action that breaks the law, like stealing or hurting people. We use this word when talking about illegal acts, safety…