Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military exercise" in Korean
“Military exercise” in Korean is 군사 훈련 (pronounced "Gunsa hunryeon").
군사 훈련
Gunsa hunryeon
Usage & Context
Military term related to military exercise. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 군사 훈련에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about military exercise.
How to use 군사 훈련 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military exercise” is 군사 훈련, romanized as Gunsa hunryeon.
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 '군사 (Gunsa)', 'Gun' sounds like the English word 'gun', and 'sa' is like 'sah' in 'sahara'. For '훈련 (hunryeon)', 'hoon' sounds like 'moon', and 'ryeon' is similar to 'rye-on' where 'rye' is like the grain. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on routine military activities.
매년 봄과 가을에 대규모 군사 훈련이 실시됩니다.
Large-scale military exercises are conducted every spring and fall.
Explaining the objective of a military drill.
이번 군사 훈련은 연합 작전 능력을 향상시키는 데 중점을 두었습니다.
This military exercise focused on improving combined operational capabilities.
Discussing safety protocols during drills.
군사 훈련 중 발생할 수 있는 안전사고에 대한 대비가 중요합니다.
Preparation for safety accidents that may occur during military exercises is important.
Cultural Context
'군사 훈련' is a highly common term in South Korea, frequently appearing in daily news due to the regular joint military exercises with the U.S. and domestic drills. These exercises are often a point of geopolitical tension with North Korea, leading to heightened media attention. While the public generally understands their necessity for national defense, they are also aware of the occasional disruptions they can cause to daily life.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
군사 훈련을 실시하다
To conduct military exercises
정기 군사 훈련
Regular military exercises
대규모 군사 훈련
Large-scale military exercises
Related Expressions
연합 훈련
Yeonhap hunryeon
Combined exercise
합동 훈련
Hapdong hunryeon
Joint exercise
전투 훈련
Jeontu hunryeon
Combat training
모의 훈련
Moui hunryeon
Simulation exercise
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