Korean Dictionary
How to say "Nuclear deterrence" in Korean
“Nuclear deterrence” in Korean is 핵 억지력 (pronounced "Haek eokjilryok").
핵 억지력
Haek eokjilryok
Usage & Context
Military term related to nuclear deterrence. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 핵 억지력에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about nuclear deterrence.
How to use 핵 억지력 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Nuclear deterrence” is 핵 억지력, romanized as Haek eokjilryok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'Haek' like 'heck'. 'Eok' sounds like 'awk' in 'awkward'. 'Ji' is like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 'Lryok' is a bit tricky: the 'ㄹ' (r/l) sound connects, making it 'jil-ryok', with 'ryok' sounding like 'ryuck' in 'truck' but with a 'y' sound.
More Example Sentences
A statement in a political or military analysis.
핵 억지력은 전쟁을 막는 중요한 수단이다.
Nuclear deterrence is an important means of preventing war.
Reporting on international relations or defense policies.
많은 국가들이 핵 억지력 강화를 주장한다.
Many countries advocate for strengthening nuclear deterrence.
Describing an academic or policy debate.
전문가들은 핵 억지력의 효과에 대해 논의했다.
Experts discussed the effectiveness of nuclear deterrence.
Cultural Context
핵 억지력 (haek eokjilryok) is a highly relevant term in South Korea due to its geopolitical environment and the ongoing discussions surrounding North Korea's nuclear program. It's frequently heard in news, political debates, and national security discourse, often in the context of the ROK-US alliance and 'extended deterrence' (확장 억지력).
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
핵 억지력 강화
strengthening nuclear deterrence
핵 억지력 전략
nuclear deterrence strategy
확장 억지력
extended deterrence
Related Expressions
핵무기
haekmuggi
nuclear weapon
억제
eokje
deterrence, suppression (general term)
안보
anbo
security
국방
gukbang
national defense
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