Korean Dictionary
How to say "Later Three Kingdoms" in Korean
“Later Three Kingdoms” in Korean is 후삼국 시대 (pronounced "husamguk sidae").
후삼국 시대
husamguk sidae
Usage & Context
The Later Three Kingdoms period (900–936) saw the rise of Later Baekje and Taebong challenging Silla's authority. Wang Geon ultimately unified them into the Goryeo Dynasty. This transitional era ended centuries of division.
Example Sentence
후삼국 시대는 왕건이 고려를 세우면서 끝났어요.
The Later Three Kingdoms era ended when Wang Geon founded Goryeo.
How to use 후삼국 시대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Later Three Kingdoms” is 후삼국 시대, romanized as husamguk sidae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For "후" (hu), say "hoo" like in 'hoot'. "삼국" (samguk) sounds like "sahm" (sum) and "gook" (cook but with a 'g'). "시대" (sidae) is like "shee" (she) and "dae" (day). Put it together as "hoo sahm-gook shee-dae" with even stress.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a transitional period in Korean history.
후삼국 시대는 혼란스러웠지만 새로운 왕조의 시작을 알렸죠.
The Later Three Kingdoms period was chaotic, but it heralded the beginning of a new dynasty.
Recommending a historical K-drama.
드라마 '태조 왕건'은 후삼국 시대를 배경으로 해요.
The drama 'Taejo Wang Geon' is set during the Later Three Kingdoms period.
Learning about historical figures.
후삼국 시대에는 견훤과 궁예가 주요 인물이었어요.
Gyeon Hwon and Gung Ye were key figures during the Later Three Kingdoms period.
Cultural Context
The Later Three Kingdoms period is a fascinating, albeit chaotic, transitional phase in Korean history, bridging the Unified Silla era and the Goryeo Dynasty. It's a popular setting for historical dramas due to its dramatic power struggles, charismatic leaders like Gyeon Hwon and Gung Ye, and the eventual rise of Wang Geon. Understanding this period is crucial for grasping the origins of Goryeo and the subsequent development of Korean identity. It highlights the cyclical nature of unification and division in early Korean history.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
후삼국 시대의 인물
Figures of the Later Three Kingdoms period
후삼국 시대 통일
Unification of the Later Three Kingdoms
후삼국 시대 역사
History of the Later Three Kingdoms period
Related Expressions
삼국 시대
samguk sidae
Three Kingdoms period (earlier period)
고려
Goryeo
Goryeo Dynasty (succeeded Later Three Kingdoms)
왕건
Wang Geon
Wang Geon (founder of Goryeo)
혼란기
honlangi
period of chaos/turmoil
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