Understanding financial terms is crucial when discussing business or investment opportunities in Korea. This guide focuses on the Korean term for “unlisted stock,” providing essential vocabulary and phrases for navigating conversations about private company shares and investments in startups or non-publicly traded companies.
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Core Term: Unlisted Stock
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Expression: 비상장주식
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik
Meaning: Unlisted stock (shares of a company not listed on a public stock exchange)
Related Vocabulary
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Expression: 상장주식
Pronunciation: sang-jang-ju-sik
Meaning: Listed stock -
Expression: 주식
Pronunciation: ju-sik
Meaning: Stock / Share -
Expression: 주주
Pronunciation: ju-ju
Meaning: Shareholder -
Expression: 투자
Pronunciation: tu-ja
Meaning: Investment -
Expression: 기업
Pronunciation: gi-eop
Meaning: Company / Enterprise -
Expression: 벤처기업
Pronunciation: ben-cheo-gi-eop
Meaning: Venture company -
Expression: 스타트업
Pronunciation: seu-ta-teu-eop
Meaning: Startup -
Expression: 장외시장
Pronunciation: jang-oe-si-jang
Meaning: Over-the-counter (OTC) market -
Expression: 주식 거래
Pronunciation: ju-sik geo-rae
Meaning: Stock trading -
Expression: 기업 가치
Pronunciation: gi-eop ga-chi
Meaning: Company value / Valuation -
Expression: 자본
Pronunciation: ja-bon
Meaning: Capital -
Expression: IPO (아이피오)
Pronunciation: a-i-pi-o
Meaning: Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Basic Phrases for Discussion
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Expression: 이 회사는 아직 비상장주식입니다.
Pronunciation: i hoe-sa-neun a-jik bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-im-ni-da.
Meaning: This company’s stock is still unlisted. -
Expression: 비상장주식에 투자하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-e tu-ja-ha-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to invest in unlisted stocks. -
Expression: 비상장주식은 어떻게 거래하나요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-eun eo-tteo-ke geo-rae-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How are unlisted stocks traded? -
Expression: 그는 비상장주식으로 큰 돈을 벌었어요.
Pronunciation: geu-neun bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-eu-ro keun don-eul beol-eoss-eo-yo.
Meaning: He made a lot of money with unlisted stocks. -
Expression: 비상장주식의 가치를 평가하기는 어렵습니다.
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-ui ga-chi-reul pyeong-ga-ha-gi-neun eo-ryeop-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: It’s difficult to evaluate the value of unlisted stocks. -
Expression: 비상장주식 투자는 위험성이 높습니다.
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik tu-ja-neun wi-heom-seong-i nop-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Investing in unlisted stocks carries high risk. -
Expression: 장외시장에서 비상장주식을 살 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation: jang-oe-si-jang-e-seo bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-eul sal su it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: You can buy unlisted stocks in the over-the-counter market. -
Expression: 비상장주식 정보는 어디서 얻을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik jeong-bo-neun eo-di-seo eod-eul su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Where can I get information about unlisted stocks? -
Expression: 많은 스타트업들이 비상장주식을 발행합니다.
Pronunciation: ma-neun seu-ta-teu-eop-deul-i bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-eul bal-haeng-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Many startups issue unlisted stocks. -
Expression: 비상장주식 거래 플랫폼이 있나요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik geo-rae peul-laet-pom-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there trading platforms for unlisted stocks? -
Expression: 비상장주식 투자는 신중해야 합니다.
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik tu-ja-neun sin-jung-hae-ya ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Investing in unlisted stocks requires caution. -
Expression: 그 회사는 곧 상장할 계획이 있다고 들었어요.
Pronunciation: geu hoe-sa-neun got sang-jang-hal gye-hoek-i it-da-go deul-eoss-eo-yo.
Meaning: I heard that company plans to go public soon.
Asking About Unlisted Stocks
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Expression: 이 회사의 주식은 상장되었나요, 아니면 비상장인가요?
Pronunciation: i hoe-sa-ui ju-sik-eun sang-jang-doe-eot-na-yo, a-ni-myeon bi-sang-jang-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is this company’s stock listed, or is it unlisted? -
Expression: 비상장주식의 현재 추정 가치는 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-ui hyeon-jae chu-jeong ga-chi-neun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the current estimated value of the unlisted stock? -
Expression: 비상장주식 투자의 장점과 단점을 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik tu-ja-ui jang-jeom-gwa dan-jeom-eul seol-myeong-hae ju-sil su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can you explain the advantages and disadvantages of investing in unlisted stocks? -
Expression: 어떤 비상장 회사가 성장 가능성이 높다고 생각하세요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon bi-sang-jang hoe-sa-ga seong-jang ga-neung-seong-i nop-da-go saeng-gak-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: Which unlisted company do you think has high growth potential? -
Expression: 비상장주식을 매수하려면 어떤 절차가 필요한가요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-eul mae-su-ha-ryeo-myeon eo-tteon jeol-cha-ga pil-yo-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: What procedures are needed to buy unlisted stocks? -
Expression: 비상장주식 양도소득세는 어떻게 계산되나요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik yang-do-so-deuk-se-neun eo-tteo-ke gye-san-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How is the capital gains tax calculated for unlisted stocks? -
Expression: 신뢰할 만한 비상장주식 정보 사이트를 추천해 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: sil-loe-hal man-han bi-sang-jang-ju-sik jeong-bo sa-i-teu-reul chu-cheon-hae ju-si-gess-eo-yo?
Meaning: Could you recommend a reliable website for unlisted stock information? -
Expression: 이 스타트업의 IPO 예정 시기는 언제인가요?
Pronunciation: i seu-ta-teu-eop-ui a-i-pi-o ye-jeong si-gi-neun eon-je-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: When is the expected timing for this startup’s IPO? -
Expression: 비상장주식 거래 시 사기를 당하지 않으려면 어떻게 해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik geo-rae si sa-gi-reul dang-ha-ji a-neu-ryeo-myeon eo-tteo-ke hae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How can I avoid fraud when trading unlisted stocks? -
Expression: 비상장주식 투자로 성공한 사례가 있나요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik tu-ja-ro seong-gong-han sa-rye-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any success stories from investing in unlisted stocks? -
Expression: 비상장주식의 유동성은 어떤가요?
Pronunciation: bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-ui yu-dong-seong-eun eo-tteon-ga-yo?
Meaning: How is the liquidity of unlisted stocks? -
Expression: 엔젤 투자와 비상장주식 투자는 어떻게 다른가요?
Pronunciation: en-jel tu-ja-wa bi-sang-jang-ju-sik tu-ja-neun eo-tteo-ke da-reun-ga-yo?
Meaning: How does angel investing differ from investing in unlisted stocks?
Cultural Tips
Interest in startups and venture capital has grown significantly in Korea, leading to increased attention on 비상장주식 (bi-sang-jang-ju-sik). Many younger Koreans, in particular, are exploring investment opportunities beyond traditional listed stocks.
Platforms like K-OTC (Korea Over-The-Counter) market, operated by the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), facilitate the trading of some unlisted stocks. Additionally, private platforms and brokerage services specializing in unlisted shares (비상장주식 거래 플랫폼 – bi-sang-jang-ju-sik geo-rae peul-laet-pom) have emerged.
Due diligence is crucial when dealing with 비상장주식. Information about unlisted companies can be less transparent and harder to obtain compared to publicly traded companies. Investors often rely on company disclosures, news reports, and specialized analysis.
The concept of 우리사주 (uri-sa-ju), meaning employee stock ownership plans, is common in Korean companies, especially startups preparing for an IPO. Employees might hold unlisted shares before the company goes public.
Investing in 비상장주식 is often seen as high-risk, high-return. While there’s potential for significant gains if a company successfully goes public or gets acquired, there’s also a substantial risk of losing the investment if the company fails or remains private indefinitely.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Two friends, Minjun (A) and Sora (B), are discussing investment options.
Roles:
A: Minjun (Experienced investor)
B: Sora (Considering new investments)
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Expression: B: 민준 씨, 요즘 투자할 만한 곳 찾고 있는데, 혹시 비상장주식은 어때요?
Pronunciation: min-jun ssi, yo-jeum tu-ja-hal man-han got chat-go it-neun-de, hok-si bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-eun eo-ttae-yo?
Meaning: Minjun, I’m looking for investment opportunities these days. What about unlisted stocks? -
Expression: A: 아, 비상장주식이요? 잘 알아보면 좋은 기회가 있을 수 있지만, 위험성도 커요.
Pronunciation: a, bi-sang-jang-ju-sik-i-yo? jal a-ra-bo-myeon jo-eun gi-hoe-ga i-sseul su it-ji-man, wi-heom-seong-do keo-yo.
Meaning: Ah, unlisted stocks? If you research well, there can be good opportunities, but the risk is also high. -
Expression: B: 어떤 점을 조심해야 할까요? 정보 얻기가 어렵다고 들었어요.
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jeom-eul jo-sim-hae-ya hal-kka-yo? jeong-bo eot-gi-ga eo-ryeop-da-go deul-eoss-eo-yo.
Meaning: What should I be careful about? I heard it’s difficult to get information. -
Expression: A: 맞아요. 기업 정보가 부족하고, 가치 평가도 어렵죠. 장외시장에서 거래하거나 전문 플랫폼을 이용해야 하고요.
Pronunciation: maj-a-yo. gi-eop jeong-bo-ga bu-jok-ha-go, ga-chi pyeong-ga-do eo-ryeop-jyo. jang-oe-si-jang-e-seo geo-rae-ha-geo-na jeon-mun peul-laet-pom-eul i-yong-hae-ya ha-go-yo.
Meaning: That’s right. There’s a lack of company information, and valuation is difficult too. You have to trade on the OTC market or use specialized platforms. -
Expression: B: 그렇군요. 혹시 유망한 비상장 스타트업 아는 곳 있어요?
Pronunciation: geu-reo-kun-yo. hok-si yu-mang-han bi-sang-jang seu-ta-teu-eop a-neun got i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: I see. Do you happen to know any promising unlisted startups? -
Expression: A: 몇 군데 보고 있긴 한데, 투자는 본인 판단이니까 신중하게 결정해야 해요. 재무 상태나 성장 가능성을 꼼꼼히 따져봐야죠.
Pronunciation: myeot gun-de bo-go it-gin han-de, tu-ja-neun bo-nin pan-dan-i-ni-kka sin-jung-ha-ge gyeol-jeong-hae-ya hae-yo. jae-mu sang-tae-na seong-jang ga-neung-seong-eul kkom-kkom-hi tta-jyeo-bwa-ya-jyo.
Meaning: I’m looking at a few places, but investment is your own decision, so you must decide carefully. You need to thoroughly check their financial status and growth potential.
Practice Tips
Discussing financial topics like 비상장주식 requires specific vocabulary! Try reading Korean financial news articles or blogs that mention startups and investments~ You might find discussions about promising unlisted companies (유망 비상장기업 – yu-mang bi-sang-jang-gi-eop) or IPO plans (IPO 계획 – a-i-pi-o gye-hoek).
If you have Korean friends interested in finance or business, try discussing this topic with them. Ask about their opinions on investing in unlisted stocks or if they know anyone who has done so. Remember, practice makes perfect, especially with specialized terms like these!
