Korean Dictionary
How to say "Monarchy" in Korean
“Monarchy” in Korean is 군부제 (pronounced "Gunbuuje").
군부제
Gunbuuje
Usage & Context
A system of government ruled by a monarch. While South Korea is not a monarchy, the term is used when discussing other countries or Korea's historical kingdoms.
Example Sentence
일부 국가는 여전히 군부제를 유지하고 있습니다.
Some countries still maintain a monarchy.
How to use 군부제 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Monarchy” is 군부제, romanized as Gunbuuje.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 군 (gun), sounds like 'goon' in 'goon squad'. The second, 부 (buu), is like 'boo' in 'boo-hoo'. The last syllable, 제 (je), sounds like 'jeh' in 'jet'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing different forms of government in the world.
영국은 입헌 군주제를 채택하고 있습니다.
The UK has adopted a constitutional monarchy.
During a history class or discussion about Korean history.
조선 시대는 군부제 국가였죠.
The Joseon Dynasty was a monarchical state, wasn't it?
Making a general observation about global political systems.
현대 사회에서 군부제는 드물어졌어요.
Monarchies have become rare in modern society.
Cultural Context
While South Korea is a republic, '군부제' is a term frequently encountered when discussing historical Korean kingdoms (like Silla, Goryeo, Joseon) or the political systems of other countries. Many historical K-dramas (사극, sageuk) depict life under a monarchy, making the concept familiar to Koreans through popular culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like 군부제 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
군부제를 유지하다
to maintain a monarchy
군부제 국가
monarchical state
군부제의 몰락
the fall of monarchy
Related Expressions
왕정
wangjeong
monarchy (rule by king)
공화제
gonghwaje
republic (antonym)
입헌 군주제
ipheon gunjuje
constitutional monarchy
전제 군주제
jeonje gunjuje
absolute monarchy
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