Learn Key Korean Terms & Phrases for Politics, Global Issues, and Diplomacy
If youβre interested in global politics, work in international relations, or are studying Korean for diplomatic purposes, this list covers the most important Korean words and expressions used in foreign affairs.
ποΈ Basic Korean Vocabulary for International Relations
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μΈκ΅ | oe-gyo | Diplomacy |
| κ΅μ κ΄κ³ | guk-je gwan-gye | International relations |
| μΈκ΅κ΄ | oe-gyo-gwan | Diplomat |
| λμ¬ | dae-sa | Ambassador |
| λμ¬κ΄ | dae-sa-gwan | Embassy |
| μμ¬κ΄ | yeong-sa-gwan | Consulate |
| μΈλ¬΄λΆ | oe-mu-bu | Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| κ΅μ λ² | guk-je-beop | International law |
| μΈκ΅ μ μ± | oe-gyo jeong-chaek | Foreign policy |
| νμ | hyeop-jeong | Agreement (treaty, pact) |
π Global Politics & Geopolitical Terms
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κ΅μ μ¬ν | guk-je sa-hoe | International community |
| μ μ (UN) | yu-en | United Nations |
| νν | pyeong-hwa | Peace |
| μ μ | jeon-jaeng | War |
| λΆμ | bun-jaeng | Conflict |
| 무μ | mu-yeok | Trade |
| μ μ¬ | je-jae | Sanctions |
| λλ§Ή | dong-maeng | Alliance |
| νλ ₯ | hyeop-ryeok | Cooperation |
| μ€λ¦½ | jung-rip | Neutrality |
π€ Diplomatic Roles & Negotiation Vocabulary
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λν | dae-hwa | Dialogue |
| μ μ νλ΄ | jeong-sang hoe-dam | Summit meeting |
| νμ | hyeop-sang | Negotiation |
| μ‘°μ½ | jo-yak | Treaty |
| μΈκ΅μ ν΄κ²° | oe-gyo-jeok hae-gyeol | Diplomatic solution |
| μΈκ΅ μ¬μ λ¨ | oe-gyo sa-jeol-dan | Diplomatic delegation |
| κ΅μ΅ | guk-ik | National interest |
| μΈκ΅κ΄κ³ μ립 | oe-gyo-gwan-gye su-rip | Establish diplomatic relations |
| νν μ‘°μ½ | pyeong-hwa jo-yak | Peace treaty |
| μΈκ΅ λ¬Έμ | oe-gyo mun-seo | Diplomatic document |
π£οΈ Common Korean Expressions for Diplomacy
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ°λ¦¬λ μΈκ΅μ ν΄κ²°μ μν©λλ€. | u-ri-neun oe-gyo-jeok hae-gyeol-eul won-ham-ni-da | We want a diplomatic solution. |
| μ μ νλ΄μ΄ κ°μ΅λμμ΅λλ€. | jeong-sang hoe-dam-i gae-choe-dwaet-seum-ni-da | A summit was held. |
| νμμ΄ μ±κ³΅μ μΌλ‘ λ§λ¬΄λ¦¬λμμ΅λλ€. | hyeop-sang-i seong-gong-jeok-eu-ro ma-mu-ri-dwaet-seum-ni-da | Negotiations concluded successfully. |
| ννλ μ°λ¦¬μ μ΅μ°μ κ³Όμ μ λλ€. | pyeong-hwa-neun u-ri-ui choe-u-seon gwa-je-ip-ni-da | Peace is our top priority. |
| κ΅μ νλ ₯μ΄ μ€μν©λλ€. | guk-je hyeop-ryeok-i jung-yo-ham-ni-da | International cooperation is important. |
πΌ Related Job Titles & Organizations
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μΈκ΅λΆ μ₯κ΄ | oe-gyo-bu jang-gwan | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| κ΅μ 기ꡬ | guk-je gi-gu | International organization |
| μ보리 | an-bo-ri | UN Security Council |
| κ΅μ μΈκΆ λ¨μ²΄ | guk-je in-gwon dan-che | International human rights organization |
| κ°λ° μμ‘° κΈ°κ΄ | gae-bal won-jo gi-gwan | Development aid agency |
| λλ³μΈ | dae-byeon-in | Spokesperson |
| μ μ± λΆμκ° | jeong-chaek bun-seok-ga | Policy analyst |
| κ΅μ λ² μ λ¬Έκ° | guk-je-beop jeon-mun-ga | International law expert |
| ν΅μμ¬ | tong-yeok-sa | Interpreter |
| λ²μκ° | beon-yeok-ga | Translator |
π Practice Time!
Comment your answers to these quick review questions:
1οΈβ£ How do you say “diplomacy” in Korean?
2οΈβ£ What is the Korean word for “treaty”?
3οΈβ£ How would you say “peace is important” in Korean?
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