Korean Dictionary
How to say “Dangun” in Korean
단군
dangun
AdvancedKorean History
Usage & Context
Dangun is the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, said to have been born from a bear-woman and a god named Hwanung. He is revered as the mythological ancestor of all Korean people. His birthday is celebrated as Gaecheonjeol (개천절) on October 3.
Example Sentence
단군은 고조선을 세운 전설적인 인물이에요.
Dangun is the legendary figure who founded Gojoseon.
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