Korean Military Words & Phrases

Military service is mandatory for Korean men, making military vocabulary a common part of everyday conversation. Understanding these terms helps you follow Korean news, watch military-themed K-dramas, and relate to the experiences that most Korean men share. Military culture has a significant influence on Korean society.

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군인

Gunin

Soldier

Intermediate

육군

Yukgun

Army

Intermediate

공군

Gonggun

Air Force

Intermediate

징병

Jingbyeong

Conscription

Intermediate

무기

Mugi

Weapon

Intermediate

탱크

Taengkeu

Tank

Intermediate

전투기

Jeontugi

Fighter jet

Intermediate

잠수함

Jamsuham

Submarine

Intermediate

군부대

Gunbudae

Military base

Intermediate

군 계급

Gun gyegup

Military rank

Intermediate

장군

Janggun

General

Intermediate

중사

Jungsa

Sergeant

Intermediate

군사 훈련

Gunsa hunryeon

Military drill

Intermediate

군복

Gunbok

Military uniform

Intermediate

전쟁

Jeonjaeng

War

Intermediate

전투

Jeontu

Battle

Intermediate

군사 전략

Gunsa jeonryak

Military strategy

Intermediate

방어

Bangeeo

Defense

Intermediate

순찰

Sunchal

Patrol

Intermediate

경비

Gyeongbi

Guard

Intermediate

미사일

Misail

Missile

Intermediate

탄약

Tanyak

Ammunition

Intermediate

포병

Pobyeong

Artillery

Intermediate

행진

Haengjin

Marching

Intermediate

경례

Gyeongryae

Salute

Intermediate

국기 게양식

Gukgi geyangsik

Flag ceremony

Intermediate

사관학교

Sagwan hakgyo

Military academy

Intermediate

전역

Jeonyeok

Discharge

Intermediate

예비군

Yebigun

Reserve forces

Intermediate

국방

Gukbang

Homeland defense

Intermediate

DMZ 경비

DMZ gyeongbi

DMZ guard duty

Intermediate

헌병

Heonbyeong

Military police

Intermediate

헬리콥터

Hellikobteo

Helicopter

Intermediate

항공모함

Hanggong moham

Aircraft carrier

Intermediate

구축함

Guchukhham

Destroyer

Intermediate

저격수

Jeoggyeoksu

Sniper

Intermediate

특수부대

Teuksbu budae

Special forces

Intermediate

낙하산병

Nakhasan byeong

Paratrooper

Intermediate

해병대

Haebyeongdae

Marine Corps

Intermediate

전투

Jeontu

Combat

Intermediate

휴전

Hyujeon

Ceasefire

Intermediate

군사 동맹

Gunsa dongmaeng

Military alliance

Intermediate

나토

Nato

NATO

Intermediate

군사 훈련

Gunsa hunryeon

Military exercise

Intermediate

참전용사

Chamjeon yongsa

Veteran

Intermediate

포로

Poro

POW

Intermediate

스파이

Seupai

Spy

Intermediate

정보

Jeongbo

Intelligence

Intermediate

핵 억지력

Haek eokjilryok

Nuclear deterrence

Intermediate

화학 무기

Hwahak mugi

Chemical weapon

Intermediate

평화 유지

Pyeonghwa yuji

Peacekeeping

Intermediate

군사 역사

Gunsa yeoksa

Military history

Intermediate

갑옷

Gabot

Armor

Intermediate

방탄복

Bangtanbok

Bulletproof vest

Intermediate

헬멧

Helmet

Helmet

Intermediate

소총

Sochong

Rifle

Intermediate

수류탄

Suryutan

Grenade

Intermediate

지뢰

Jiroe

Landmine

Intermediate

드론 전쟁

Deuron jeonjaeng

Drone warfare

Intermediate

사이버 전쟁

Saibeeo jeonjaeng

Cyber warfare

Intermediate

전쟁 기념비

Jeonjaeng ginyeombpi

War memorial

Intermediate

전사자

Jeonsaja

Fallen soldier

Intermediate

군인 묘지

Gunin myoji

Military cemetery

Intermediate

국방

Gukbang

National defense

Intermediate

보안

Boan

Security

Intermediate

국방 예산

Gukbang yessan

Military budget

Intermediate

전쟁 범죄

Jeonjaeng beomjoe

War crime

Intermediate

제네바 협약

Jeneba hyeobyak

Geneva Convention

Intermediate

군사 재판

Gunsa jaepan

Military tribunal

Intermediate

계급장

Gyegupjang

Rank insignia

Intermediate

신병 훈련소

Sinbyeong hunryeonso

Boot camp

Intermediate

장애물 코스

Jangaemul koseu

Obstacle course

Intermediate

사격장

Sageogjang

Shooting range

Intermediate

야간 투시

Yagan tusi

Night vision

Intermediate

위장

Wijang

Camouflage

Intermediate

군수

Gunsu

Logistics

Intermediate

야전 병원

Yajeon byeongwon

Field hospital

Intermediate

군의관

Gunuigwan

Military doctor

Intermediate

의무병

Uimubyeong

Medic

Intermediate

군종장교

Gunjong jangyo

Chaplain

Intermediate

군악대

Gunak dae

Military band

Intermediate

군사 퍼레이드

Gunsa peoreideu

Military parade

Intermediate

의장대

Uijangdae

Honor guard

Intermediate

군사 의식

Gunsa uisik

Military ceremony

Intermediate

Kal

Sword

Intermediate

총검

Chonggeom

Bayonet

Intermediate

요새

Yosae

Fortification

Intermediate

벙커

Beongkeo

Bunker

Intermediate

참호

Chamho

Trench

Intermediate

상륙 작전

Sangryuk jakjeon

Amphibious assault

Intermediate

군 사령부

Gun salyeongbu

Military command

Intermediate

군사 정보

Gunsa jeongbo

Military intelligence

Intermediate

헌병대

Heonbyeongdae

Military police unit

Intermediate

군사법원

Gunsabeobwon

Military court

Intermediate

군법

Gunbeob

Military law

Intermediate

군기

Gungi

Military discipline

Intermediate

군인 선서

Gunin seonseo

Military oath

Intermediate

계급 표장

Gyegup pyojang

Military rank insignia

Intermediate

군용 수송

Gunyong susong

Military transport

Intermediate

군사 통신

Gunsa tongsin

Military communication

Intermediate

군사 기술

Gunsa gisul

Military technology

Intermediate

군사 훈련 시설

Gunsa hunryeon sisul

Military training facility

Intermediate

군사 작전

Gunsa jakjeon

Military operation

Intermediate

군 인원

Gun inwon

Military personnel

Intermediate

군사 장비

Gunsa jangbi

Military equipment

Intermediate

군사력

Gunsaryok

Military strength

Intermediate

군 복무 기간

Gun bokmu gigan

Military service period

Intermediate

군 부대

Gun budae

Military unit

Intermediate

장교

Jangyo

Military officer

Intermediate

입대

Ipdae

Military enlistment

Intermediate

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