Korean Dictionary
How to say "Opposition" in Korean
“Opposition” in Korean is 야당 (pronounced "Yadang").
야당
Yadang
Usage & Context
Political parties that are not in power. The opposition in South Korea plays an important role in checking government power and offering alternative policies.
Example Sentence
야당은 정부의 정책을 비판했습니다.
The opposition criticized the government's policy.
How to use 야당 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Opposition” is 야당, romanized as Yadang.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 야 (ya), sounds like 'yah' in 'yacht'. The second, 당 (dang), sounds like 'dang' in 'dang it', with the 'ng' sound as in 'sing'. Both syllables are pronounced with even stress.
More Example Sentences
A news report on a legislative debate.
야당은 정부의 예산안에 반대했습니다.
The opposition opposed the government's budget bill.
A TV news announcement about a political event.
야당 대표가 오늘 기자회견을 열 예정입니다.
The opposition leader is scheduled to hold a press conference today.
A political analyst explaining the function of the opposition.
야당의 역할은 정부를 견제하는 것이죠.
The role of the opposition is to keep the government in check.
Cultural Context
In South Korean politics, the '야당' (opposition party) plays a very prominent and often vocal role in criticizing the government and proposing alternative policies. Heated debates between the ruling and opposition parties in the National Assembly (국회, Gukhoe) are common and frequently covered by news outlets, highlighting the dynamic nature of Korean democracy.
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Common Phrases
야당 대표
opposition leader
야당의 비판
criticism from the opposition
야당 의원
opposition member of parliament
Related Expressions
여당
yeodang
ruling party (antonym)
정당
jeongdang
political party (broader term)
견제
gyeonje
check, balance (verb: 견제하다)
비판
bipan
criticism (verb: 비판하다)
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