Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military command" in Korean
“Military command” in Korean is 군 사령부 (pronounced "Gun salyeongbu").
군 사령부
Gun salyeongbu
Usage & Context
Military term related to military command. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 군 사령부에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about military command.
How to use 군 사령부 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military command” is 군 사령부, romanized as Gun salyeongbu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'군' (Gun) sounds like 'goon'. '사령부' (salyeongbu) breaks down as 'sa' like 'sah', 'ryeong' like 'rye-ong' (similar to 'yeong' in 'yeong-guk'), and 'bu' like 'boo'. The emphasis is on '군' and '령'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a critical decision made by military leadership.
군 사령부는 최전방 부대에 즉시 철수 명령을 내렸다.
The military command issued an immediate withdrawal order to the frontline units.
Talking about someone's high-ranking military career.
그는 육군 사령부에서 중요한 직책을 맡고 있다.
He holds an important position at the Army Command Headquarters.
Reporting on a change in military leadership.
새로운 군 사령관이 오늘 취임식을 가졌다.
The new military commander held an inauguration ceremony today.
Cultural Context
'군 사령부' (Gun salyeongbu) refers to the headquarters or the highest command structure of a military branch or a specific operational command. In South Korea, with its mandatory military service and strong defense posture, the concept of military command is well-understood. News often reports on activities or statements from various '사령부' (salyeongbu) such as the Joint Chiefs of Staff (합동참모본부, Hapdongchammobonbu) or specific service commands, highlighting their role in national security and defense policy.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
군 사령부에 보고하다
to report to military command
군 사령부의 지시
orders from military command
합동 군 사령부
joint military command
Related Expressions
사령관
salyeonggwan
commander
본부
bonbu
headquarters
지휘부
jihwibu
command staff
군대
gundae
military, army
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