Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 委員會 ‎(“committee”) Literally "a gathering of committee members." From 위원 (委員, wiwon, “committee member”) + 회 (會, hoe, “a gathering”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɥiwʌ̹nɦø̞/ ~ /ɥiwʌ̹nβwe̞/ ~ /ywʌ̹nɦø̞/ ~ /ywʌ̹nβwe̞/
• Phonetic hangeul: 위원회/위원훼