Korean Dictionary
How to say “Civil Service Exam (Joseon)” in Korean
과거제도
gwagejo
AdvancedKorean History
Usage & Context
The gwageo was the state examination system of the Joseon Dynasty. Passing it was the main route to becoming a government official. It heavily influenced Korea's culture of competitive academic study.
Example Sentence
조선 시대에는 과거제도를 통해 관리가 됐어요.
In the Joseon era, officials were selected through the civil service exam system.
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