Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military service period" in Korean
“Military service period” in Korean is 군 복무 기간 (pronounced "Gun bokmu gigan").
군 복무 기간
Gun bokmu gigan
Usage & Context
The mandatory duration of military service required by law in Korea.
Example Sentence
한국 남성의 군 복무 기간은 약 2년이에요.
The military service period for Korean men is about 2 years.
How to use 군 복무 기간 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military service period” is 군 복무 기간, romanized as Gun bokmu gigan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'군' (gun) is like 'goon'. '복무' (bokmu) is 'bok-moo', with '복' like 'bock' and '무' like 'moo'. '기간' (gigan) is 'gee-gahn', with '기' like 'gee' and '간' like 'gahn'. Together: 'Goon bok-moo gee-gahn'.
More Example Sentences
A veteran reflecting on their experience.
군 복무 기간 동안 많은 것을 배웠어요.
I learned a lot during my military service period.
News report on policy debates regarding military service.
군 복무 기간 단축에 대한 논의가 활발합니다.
Discussions about shortening the military service period are active.
A personal conversation about a loved one's military service.
남자친구의 군 복무 기간이 곧 끝나요.
My boyfriend's military service period is ending soon.
Cultural Context
Mandatory military service is a fundamental aspect of life for South Korean men, making '군 복무 기간' a highly significant and frequently discussed topic. It impacts education, career, and personal relationships. Public interest is high regarding changes to its length, conditions, and exemptions, often appearing in K-pop and K-drama contexts when male celebrities enlist or are discharged.
Editorial note
We review entries like 군 복무 기간 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
군 복무 기간 단축
Shortening of military service period
군 복무 기간 연장
Extension of military service period
군 복무 기간 계산
Calculation of military service period (often for discharge date)
Related Expressions
군대
gundae
Military, army
입대
ipdae
Enlistment, joining the military
전역
jeonyeok
Discharge from military service
병역 의무
byeongyeok uimu
Military service obligation
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