Korean Dictionary
How to say “King” in Korean
왕
wang
BeginnerKorean History
Usage & Context
In Korean history, 왕 (king) was the supreme ruler of the kingdom. Famous Korean kings include King Sejong the Great and King Gwanggaeto. The king held absolute power and was responsible for the welfare of the kingdom.
Example Sentence
세종대왕은 한글을 창제한 위대한 왕이에요.
King Sejong the Great is the great king who created Hangul.
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