Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military personnel" in Korean
“Military personnel” in Korean is 군 인원 (pronounced "Gun inwon").
군 인원
Gun inwon
Usage & Context
Members of the armed forces including soldiers, officers, and support staff.
Example Sentence
군 인원의 복지는 매우 중요해요.
The welfare of military personnel is very important.
How to use 군 인원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military personnel” is 군 인원, romanized as Gun inwon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '군' (gun) sounds like 'goon' in 'moon'. '인원' (inwon) is pronounced 'in-won', where '인' is like 'in' and '원' rhymes with 'won' (as in 'I won the game'). Put it together: 'Goon in-won'.
More Example Sentences
A public statement or news report about the military's role.
우리 군 인원은 항상 국민을 위해 헌신합니다.
Our military personnel always dedicate themselves for the nation.
Asking about the scale of a military exercise.
이번 훈련에 참여하는 군 인원이 몇 명이에요?
How many military personnel are participating in this training?
Looking for job opportunities or information about military recruitment.
군 인원 채용 공고를 확인해 보세요.
Check the military personnel recruitment announcement.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, '군 인원' is a formal term often used in official contexts, news, or reports to refer to the collective body of military members. While '군인' (gunin) means 'soldier' or 'military person' (individual), '군 인원' emphasizes the headcount or collective staff. Given mandatory military service for men, the welfare and management of '군 인원' are significant public concerns.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
군 인원 배치
Military personnel deployment
군 인원 감축
Military personnel reduction
군 인원 현황
Current status of military personnel
Related Expressions
군인
gunin
Soldier, military person (individual)
병사
byeongsa
Enlisted soldier
장교
janggyo
Officer
간부
ganbu
Cadre, officer (broader term including NCOs)
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