This is the 3603rd most frequent Korean word.
벌금
Fine; penalty.
The word '벌금' is used to represent a monetary penalty imposed for breaking rules or laws.
그는 주차 규정을 위반하여 벌금을 냈습니다.
He paid a fine for violating parking regulations.
Here, '벌금' is referenced generally as a potential consequence for illegal activities.
법을 어기면 벌금을 내야 할 수 있습니다.
If you break the law, you might have to pay a fine.
In this context, '벌금' is used symbolically as a thematic consequence and replaced with an alternative.