Korean word

구청

Pronunciation

Romanizationkucheong

Meaning

  • noundistrict office

Example

어제 구청에서 민원서를 냈어요.eo je ku cheong e seo mi nwon seo reul nae sseo yo

I filed an application at the district office yesterday.

Illustration for 구청 (district office)

More examples

구청 홈페이지에서 신청서를 내려받았어요.ku cheong hom pe i ji e seo sin cheong seo reul nae ryeo ba da sseo yo

I downloaded the application form from the district office website.

Core concept

The practical local government center where residents take care of district-level paperwork and services.

Common phrases

  • 구청 홈페이지ku cheong hom pe i ji

    district office website

  • 구청 복지과ku cheong pok jji gwa

    district office welfare department

Similar words

주민센터chuminsenteo: A local government service center for resident registration, certificates, and welfare advice.
시청sicheong: The central office of a city government for public services and city administration.
동사무소tongsamuso: A neighborhood government office that handles local filings and resident consultations.

Definition in Korean

구의 주민에게 필요한 행정 서비스를 제공하는 기관 또는 건물ku ui chu mi ne ge pi ryo han haeng jeong seo bi seu reul che gong ha neun ki gwan tto neun keon mul

Word origin

구청 (gucheong, "district office") comes from the Sino-Korean parts 구 (gu, "district") and 청 (cheong, "government office"), which together name an office for district administration.

Usage tips

  • Many routine certificates and applications are handled through this kind of office, so checking its service list before visiting can save time.

Related words

  • 구청사kucheongsadistrict office buildingnoun

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