English–Korean

“north korea” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpukan

Example

그는 북한에서 왔다.keu neun pu ka ne seo wat tta

He came from North Korea.

Illustration for 북한 (north korea)

How to say “north korea” in Korean

“North korea” in Korean is 북한 (pukan).

Full entry for 북한: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 북한

그녀의 친구는 북한 사람이다.keu nyeo ui chin gu neun pu kan sa ra mi da

Her friend is North Korean.

Tips for using 북한

  • The short name fits ordinary conversation, while the full official name is more suitable when the country's formal title matters.

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