Korean Dictionary
How to say "Conscription" in Korean
“Conscription” in Korean is 징병 (pronounced "Jingbyeong").
징병
Jingbyeong
Usage & Context
Military term related to conscription. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 징병에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about conscription.
How to use 징병 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Conscription” is 징병, romanized as Jingbyeong.
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 징병.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jing-byeong'. Two syllables: 'jing' (like English 'jing'), 'byeong' (a 'by' glide into 'young' without the 'y').
More Example Sentences
explaining to foreigners
한국은 징병제 국가예요.
Korea is a country with mandatory conscription.
military service
징병 검사를 받으러 갔어요.
I went to take the conscription physical.
political debate
징병제 폐지 논의가 있어요.
There's discussion about abolishing conscription.
Cultural Context
징병 (mandatory conscription) is a defining feature of South Korean male life — all able-bodied men must serve ~18-21 months typically between ages 18-28. Exemptions (면제) for health or other reasons are rare and scrutinized. Dual citizens often renounce non-Korean citizenship to avoid conscription. BTS's conscription became a major national debate.
Editorial note
We review entries like 징병 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
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Common Phrases
징병 검사 받았어요?
Did you take the conscription physical?
징병제에 대해 어떻게 생각해요?
What do you think about conscription?
언제 징병 당해요?
When are you getting drafted?
Related Expressions
병역
byeongyeok
military service duty
입대
ipdae
enlistment
제대
jedae
discharge
면제
myeonje
exemption
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