Korean Dictionary
How to say "National Assembly" in Korean
“National Assembly” in Korean is 국회 (pronounced "Gukhoe").
국회
Gukhoe
Usage & Context
The legislative body of South Korea with 300 members. The National Assembly is responsible for making laws and approving the national budget.
Example Sentence
국회의원들이 법안을 논의했습니다.
National Assembly members debated the bill.
How to use 국회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “National Assembly” is 국회, romanized as Gukhoe.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 국 (Guk), sounds like 'gook' in 'cookbook' but with a sharp, stopped 'k' sound at the end. The second syllable, 회 (hoe), is pronounced like 'hweh' or 'hway' as in 'way' but with an initial 'h' sound. Put them together as 'Gook-hweh', emphasizing the distinct 'k' and 'h' sounds.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on a legislative event in the news.
국회에서 중요한 법안이 통과되었습니다.
A significant bill was passed in the National Assembly.
Announcing a political schedule or event.
오늘 국회 본회의가 열립니다.
Today, the plenary session of the National Assembly will be held.
Describing a public demonstration outside the legislative building.
국회 앞 시위대가 모여 의견을 표출했습니다.
Protesters gathered in front of the National Assembly to express their opinions.
Cultural Context
The National Assembly (국회) is the unicameral legislature of South Korea, located in a prominent building on Yeouido Island in Seoul. It's a central hub for political activity, and news channels frequently feature live broadcasts or reports from the 국회, especially during major debates, budget approvals, or parliamentary inspections. Protests are also common outside the building, reflecting public engagement with political issues.
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Common Phrases
국회 개원
Opening of the National Assembly
국회 해산
Dissolution of the National Assembly
국회 청문회
National Assembly hearing
Related Expressions
국회의원
Gukhoe uiwon
National Assembly member
국정감사
Gukjeong gamssa
Parliamentary inspection
입법부
Ipbeopbu
Legislative branch
정부
Jeongbu
Government
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