Korean word

국회

Pronunciation

Romanizationkukoe

Meaning

  • nounNational Assembly

Example

그는 국회를 방문했어요.keu neun ku koe reul pang mun hae sseo yo

He visited the National Assembly.

Illustration for 국회 (National Assembly)

More examples

시민들이 국회 앞에서 모였어요.si min deu ri ku koe a pe seo mo yeo sseo yo

Citizens gathered in front of the National Assembly.

Core concept

A formal national forum where representatives turn public issues into laws and government budgets.

Common phrases

  • 국회를 방문하다ku koe reul pang mun ha da

    visit the National Assembly

  • 국회 앞에서ku koe a pe seo

    in front of the National Assembly

  • 국회에 가다ku koe e ka da

    go to the National Assembly

Similar words

의회uihoe: A public lawmaking body where representatives consider policies and reach official decisions.
국회의원kukoeuiwon: A person elected to the National Assembly who makes laws and monitors government activities.
정부cheongbu: The institution that administers the country, carries out policies, and serves the public.
정치권cheongchigwon: The area of public life where political groups and influential figures shape decisions.

Definition in Korean

국가의 대표들이 모여 법률과 예산을 논의·결정하는 의결 기관.kuk kka ui tae pyo deu ri mo yeo peom nyul gwa ye sa neul no nui kyeol jeong ha neun ui gyeol ki gwan

Word origin

The word was formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning country and gathering, reflecting the institution's basic function.

Usage tips

  • When this word appears in headlines, the topic may be a law or budget, or disagreement among lawmakers, which makes it useful for following Korean political news.

Other meanings

  • parliamentnoun
  • legislaturenoun

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