Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military operation" in Korean
“Military operation” in Korean is 군사 작전 (pronounced "Gunsa jakjeon").
군사 작전
Gunsa jakjeon
Usage & Context
Planned military actions and campaigns conducted by armed forces.
Example Sentence
군사 작전은 신중하게 계획되어야 해요.
Military operations must be carefully planned.
How to use 군사 작전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military operation” is 군사 작전, romanized as Gunsa jakjeon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 군사 (Gunsa), 'Gun' sounds like the English word 'gun', and 'Sa' is like 'sa' in 'sad'. For 작전 (Jakjeon), 'Jak' is pronounced like 'jack', and 'Jeon' is like 'jeon' in 'Jeonju' (a city name), similar to 'jun' in 'junior'. The stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on the positive outcome of a military mission.
이번 군사 작전은 성공적으로 마무리되었습니다.
This military operation was successfully concluded.
Discussing government transparency regarding sensitive military actions.
정부는 비밀 군사 작전에 대한 정보를 공개하지 않았습니다.
The government did not disclose information about the secret military operation.
Warning about the inherent risks and uncertainties in military planning.
군사 작전 중에는 항상 예상치 못한 변수가 발생할 수 있습니다.
Unexpected variables can always arise during military operations.
Cultural Context
'군사 작전' is a term frequently heard in South Korean news, especially concerning inter-Korean relations or international peacekeeping efforts. K-dramas like 'Descendants of the Sun' popularized the concept of special forces conducting '작전' (operations) both domestically and abroad, showcasing the bravery and professionalism of soldiers. It evokes a sense of seriousness and strategic importance in the public consciousness.
Editorial note
We review entries like 군사 작전 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
비밀 군사 작전
secret military operation
군사 작전 개시
commencement of military operation
군사 작전 수행
execution of military operation
Related Expressions
작전 계획
jakjeon gyehoek
operation plan
군사 훈련
gunsa hunryeon
military training
전투
jeontu
combat / battle
평화 협상
pyeonghwa hyeopsang
peace negotiations
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