Korean Dictionary
How to say "Homeland defense" in Korean
“Homeland defense” in Korean is 국방 (pronounced "Gukbang").
국방
Gukbang
Usage & Context
Military term related to homeland defense. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 국방에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about homeland defense.
How to use 국방 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Homeland defense” is 국방, romanized as Gukbang.
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 국방.
Pronunciation Guide
For '국방', '국' sounds like 'gook' in 'cookbook', but with a harder 'g' and a short 'oo' sound. '방' is like 'bang' in 'bang-bang'. The stress is on the first syllable, '국'.
More Example Sentences
A formal statement about civic duties.
국방의 의무는 모든 국민에게 있습니다.
The duty of homeland defense rests with all citizens.
News report about government policy.
정부는 국방 예산을 늘리기로 결정했습니다.
The government decided to increase the defense budget.
A political or military slogan.
튼튼한 국방력이 평화를 지킵니다.
Strong national defense protects peace.
Cultural Context
'국방' is a very serious and important concept in South Korea due to its geopolitical situation and the ongoing division with North Korea. The Ministry of National Defense is called '국방부' (Gukbangbu). Discussions about '국방' often involve national security, military strength, and the mandatory military service system, evoking a strong sense of national duty and patriotism.
Editorial note
We review entries like 국방 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
국방의 의무
Duty of national defense
국방 정책
Defense policy
국방 백서
Defense White Paper
Related Expressions
국방부
Gukbangbu
Ministry of National Defense
국방력
Gukbangnyeok
National defense capability
안보
Anbo
Security (national security)
군사
Gunsa
Military affairs
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