Korean Dictionary
How to say “Turtle Ship” in Korean
거북선
geobukseon
IntermediateKorean History
Usage & Context
The turtle ship (거북선) was an iron-clad warship developed by Admiral Yi Sun-sin. It was used to defeat Japanese naval forces during the Imjin War (1592–1598). It is considered one of the world first ironclad warships.
Example Sentence
거북선은 조선 시대의 혁신적인 전함이에요.
The turtle ship is an innovative warship of the Joseon era.
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