Korean Dictionary
How to say "Armistice" in Korean
“Armistice” in Korean is 휴전 (pronounced "hyujeon").
휴전
hyujeon
Usage & Context
The Korean War armistice was signed on July 27, 1953, halting active combat. It established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the 38th parallel. A formal peace treaty has never been signed, leaving Korea technically still at war.
Example Sentence
한국 전쟁은 1953년 휴전 협정으로 전투가 멈췄어요.
Fighting stopped in the Korean War with the 1953 armistice agreement.
How to use 휴전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Armistice” is 휴전, romanized as hyujeon.
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 휴전.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "Hyu," sounds like 'hyoo' as in 'hue'. The second syllable, "Jeon," sounds like 'jun', similar to 'john' but with a softer 'j' and the 'eo' sound like 'uh' in 'butter'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining current affairs or historical context to someone.
한국 전쟁은 휴전 상태로 남아있습니다.
The Korean War remains in an armistice state.
Commemorating an anniversary or discussing a historical timeline.
휴전 협정이 체결된 지 70년이 넘었어요.
It's been over 70 years since the armistice agreement was signed.
Reporting on international relations or conflict resolution.
두 나라는 휴전을 선언하고 평화 회담을 시작했습니다.
The two countries declared an armistice and began peace talks.
Cultural Context
"휴전" (armistice) is a highly significant term in modern Korean life, directly referring to the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement. This agreement halted active combat but did not formally end the war, meaning North and South Korea are technically still at war. This ongoing state of armistice profoundly impacts Korean politics, military service (mandatory for men), and the national psyche, often discussed in news, documentaries, and even K-dramas touching on historical themes. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a direct result of this armistice.
Editorial note
We review entries like 휴전 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
휴전 협정
armistice agreement
휴전 상태
state of armistice
휴전 기념일
armistice anniversary
Related Expressions
휴전선
hyujeonseon
armistice line, DMZ
정전
jeongjeon
ceasefire (often used interchangeably with 휴전 in context of Korean War)
종전
jongjeon
end of war (antonym, desired outcome)
평화 협정
pyeonghwa hyeopjeong
peace treaty
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