Korean Dictionary
How to say "Air Force" in Korean
“Air Force” in Korean is 공군 (pronounced "Gonggun").
공군
Gonggun
Usage & Context
Military term related to air force. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 공군에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about air force.
How to use 공군 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Air Force” is 공군, romanized as Gonggun.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 공군.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gong-gun'. Two syllables: 'gong' (rhymes with 'gong'), 'gun' (like 'goon'). The ending ㅇ links smoothly into ㄱ.
More Example Sentences
career aspiration
공군 파일럿이 되는 게 꿈이에요.
My dream is to become an Air Force pilot.
military conscription
공군은 복무 기간이 길어요.
The Air Force has a longer service period.
education
공군 사관 학교에 합격했어요.
I got into the Air Force Academy.
Cultural Context
공군 (literally 'sky army', 空軍) has the longest mandatory service (22 months) among Korea's military branches, making it less preferred by conscripts despite its prestige. 공군 사관 학교 (Air Force Academy) is extremely competitive and produces elite officers. Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter jet is a point of national pride.
Editorial note
We review entries like 공군 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
공군에 지원했어요.
I applied to the Air Force.
공군 파일럿이 꿈이에요.
My dream is to be an Air Force pilot.
공군 복무 중이에요.
I'm serving in the Air Force.
Related Expressions
전투기
jeontugi
fighter jet
조종사
jojongsa
pilot
파일럿
pailleot
pilot (loanword)
공군사관학교
gonggunsagwanhakgyo
Air Force Academy
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