Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mongol Invasions of Korea" in Korean
“Mongol Invasions of Korea” in Korean is 몽골 침략 (pronounced "mongol chimnyak").
몽골 침략
mongol chimnyak
Usage & Context
The Mongol Empire invaded Goryeo Korea multiple times in the 13th century. Korea resisted for nearly 30 years before submitting to Mongol dominance. The invasions left deep cultural impacts and forced Goryeo into a vassal relationship.
Example Sentence
고려는 몽골 침략에 맞서 30년 가까이 저항했어요.
Goryeo resisted the Mongol invasions for nearly 30 years.
How to use 몽골 침략 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mongol Invasions of Korea” is 몽골 침략, romanized as mongol chimnyak.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 몽골 (monggol), 'Mong' sounds like the beginning of 'Mongolia,' and 'gol' rhymes with 'goal' but with a slightly softer 'g'. For 침략 (chimnyak), 'chim' is like 'chimney' without the 'ney,' 'nyak' is like 'yak' with an 'n' sound before it, similar to 'canyon'. The stress is relatively even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the historical impact of the invasions.
몽골 침략으로 고려는 큰 피해를 입었어요.
Goryeo suffered great damage due to the Mongol invasions.
Learning about historical losses during that era.
몽골 침략 시기에는 많은 문화재가 소실되었어요.
Many cultural artifacts were lost during the period of the Mongol invasions.
Watching a historical drama about the Goryeo period.
드라마에서 몽골 침략에 맞서는 백성들의 이야기가 나왔어요.
The drama featured stories of the common people resisting the Mongol invasions.
Cultural Context
The Mongol Invasions (1231-1259) were a defining period for Goryeo Korea, leading to nearly three decades of fierce resistance before Goryeo eventually became a vassal state of the Yuan Dynasty. This era profoundly impacted Korean politics, culture, and even the royal lineage, with Goryeo kings often marrying Mongol princesses. It's a frequent theme in historical K-dramas and literature, often highlighting Korean resilience and national identity.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
몽골 침략의 역사
The history of the Mongol invasions
몽골 침략을 막다
To prevent/block the Mongol invasions
몽골 침략으로 인한 피해
Damage caused by the Mongol invasions
Related Expressions
고려
Goryeo
Goryeo Dynasty
원 간섭기
Won ganseopgi
Period of Yuan (Mongol) interference
항쟁
hangjaeng
Resistance, struggle
삼별초
Sambyeolcho
Sambyeolcho (elite military unit that resisted)
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