Korean Dictionary
How to say "Joseon Dynasty" in Korean
“Joseon Dynasty” in Korean is 조선 왕조 (pronounced "joseon wangjo").
조선 왕조
joseon wangjo
Usage & Context
The Joseon Dynasty ruled Korea from 1392 to 1897 for over 500 years. It was founded by General Yi Seonggye and established Confucianism as the state ideology. Many Korean cultural traditions, language, and customs originate from the Joseon era.
Example Sentence
조선 왕조는 500년 이상 지속됐어요.
The Joseon Dynasty lasted more than 500 years.
How to use 조선 왕조 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Joseon Dynasty” is 조선 왕조, romanized as joseon wangjo.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jo-seon wang-jo'. '조선' is 'jo-seon'. '왕조' is 'wang-jo'. Even, measured rhythm.
More Example Sentences
history lesson
조선 왕조는 500년 넘게 지속됐어요.
The Joseon Dynasty lasted over 500 years.
cultural trivia
조선 왕조 실록은 유네스코 유산이에요.
The Annals of Joseon are a UNESCO heritage.
drama discussion
사극 배경이 대부분 조선 왕조예요.
Historical dramas are mostly set in the Joseon Dynasty.
Cultural Context
조선 왕조 (1392-1897) is the longest-ruling Confucian dynasty in world history. It shaped modern Korean culture profoundly — Confucian ethics, hanbok, hangeul, royal cuisine, and social hierarchies all stem from this era. The 27 kings' records (조선왕조실록) are UNESCO-registered. Most historical K-dramas (사극) draw from Joseon settings.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
조선 시대 이야기예요.
It's a story from the Joseon era.
조선 왕조의 유산이 많아요.
The Joseon Dynasty left many legacies.
조선이 1392년에 건국됐어요.
Joseon was founded in 1392.
Related Expressions
사극
sageuk
historical drama
왕조
wangjo
dynasty
양반
yangban
aristocratic class
유교
yugyo
Confucianism
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