Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military base" in Korean
“Military base” in Korean is 군부대 (pronounced "Gunbudae").
군부대
Gunbudae
Usage & Context
Military term related to military base. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 군부대에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about military base.
How to use 군부대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military base” is 군부대, romanized as Gunbudae.
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
Pronounced 'gun-bu-dae'. Three syllables: 'gun' (like 'goon'), 'bu' (like 'boo'), 'dae' (like 'day'). Smooth transitions.
More Example Sentences
family news
아들이 이번 주에 군부대로 들어가요.
My son is heading to his military unit this week.
security
군부대는 민간인 출입 금지예요.
Civilians are not allowed on the base.
neighborhood
근처에 군부대가 있어요.
There's a military base nearby.
Cultural Context
군부대 refers to any military unit or base — both the building/camp and the group of soldiers. It's what families say about where their conscripted son is stationed. Family visits to military bases on weekends (면회) are a touching Korean tradition, with relatives bringing home-cooked food. 부대찌개 (army stew) got its name from GI base food culture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
군부대로 복귀했어요.
I returned to the unit.
군부대에서 면회했어요.
I visited him at the military base.
군부대 근처에 살아요.
I live near a military base.
Related Expressions
군기지
gungiji
military base
면회
myeonhoe
family visit to base
휴가
hyuga
leave, furlough
훈련소
hullyeonso
training camp
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