Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ruling Party" in Korean
“Ruling Party” in Korean is 여당 (pronounced "Yeodang").
여당
Yeodang
Usage & Context
The political party in power that controls the government. The ruling party in South Korea has the responsibility of implementing government policies.
Example Sentence
여당은 새로운 법안을 제출했습니다.
The ruling party submitted a new bill.
How to use 여당 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ruling Party” is 여당, romanized as Yeodang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 여 (yeo), sounds like 'yuh' in 'yummy' but with a slightly more open 'o' sound. 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
Reporting on election results.
여당은 이번 선거에서 과반수를 차지했습니다.
The ruling party won a majority in this election.
A public opinion commentary or discussion.
여당 정책에 대한 국민들의 불만이 커지고 있어요.
Public dissatisfaction with the ruling party's policies is growing.
Reporting on political negotiations.
여당과 야당이 합의점을 찾기 위해 노력 중입니다.
The ruling party and opposition are trying to find common ground.
Cultural Context
The '여당' (ruling party) is the party in power in South Korea, responsible for implementing the government's agenda. Their actions and policies are under constant scrutiny from the media, the public, and the opposition. The term is fundamental to understanding current events and political dynamics in Korea, often appearing in news headlines and political analyses.
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Common Phrases
여당 의원
ruling party member of parliament
여당의 입장
the ruling party's stance
여당 대표
ruling party leader
Related Expressions
야당
yadang
opposition party (antonym)
정부
jeongbu
government
집권당
jipgwon-dang
ruling party (more formal synonym)
정책
jeongchaek
policy
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