Korean Dictionary
How to say "Peacekeeping" in Korean
“Peacekeeping” in Korean is 평화 유지 (pronounced "Pyeonghwa yuji").
평화 유지
Pyeonghwa yuji
Usage & Context
Military term related to peacekeeping. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 평화 유지에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about peacekeeping.
How to use 평화 유지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Peacekeeping” is 평화 유지, romanized as Pyeonghwa yuji.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 평화 유지.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'Pyeong' like 'pyeong' in 'Pyeongchang'. 'Hwa' is like 'hwa' in 'Hwaseong'. 'Yu' is like 'yoo' in 'you'. 'Ji' is like 'jee' in 'jeep'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on international military deployments.
유엔 평화 유지군은 분쟁 지역에 파견되었다.
UN peacekeeping forces were dispatched to the conflict zone.
Discussing a nation's role in global affairs.
우리나라는 평화 유지 활동에 적극 참여하고 있다.
Our country is actively participating in peacekeeping operations.
A statement about global diplomacy and cooperation.
평화 유지는 국제 사회의 공동 목표이다.
Peacekeeping is a common goal of the international community.
Cultural Context
평화 유지 (pyeonghwa yuji) refers to 'peacekeeping' and is often associated with UN peacekeeping operations (UN PKO). South Korea actively participates in these missions, so the term is frequently seen in news reports about Korea's international contributions, military deployments abroad, and its role as a responsible global citizen. It reflects Korea's commitment to global stability.
Editorial note
We review entries like 평화 유지 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
평화 유지군
peacekeeping forces
평화 유지 활동
peacekeeping activities/operations
평화 유지 임무
peacekeeping mission
Related Expressions
평화
pyeonghwa
peace
유지
yuji
maintenance, keeping (general term)
안정
anjeong
stability
분쟁 해결
bunjaeng haegyeol
conflict resolution
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