Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The Korean name for Korea: "Dae-Han-Min-Gook" is the official Korean name for the Republic of Korea (South Korea). It literally translates to "The Great Han People's Nation."
   • A geographical reference: It can also refer to the Korean Peninsula as a whole, the geographical region separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The official name of South Korea is Dae-Han-Min-Gook.
  • Historically, Dae-Han-Min-Gook referred to the short-lived Korean Empire.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term "Dae-Han-Min-Gook" was formally used for the Korean Empire (1897–1910). In contemporary usage, it is the official name of the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The term "Han-Gook" is a common, shorter name for the country.

Variants and Related Words

• Han-Gook (Proper noun): A common, abbreviated name for Korea.
  • Many people simply refer to the country as Han-Gook.
• Korean Peninsula (Noun): The geographical landmass where Korea is located.

Synonyms

• Korea: The common English name for the region.
• Republic of Korea: The official English name for South Korea.
• South Korea: The common English name for the southern part of the peninsula.

Notes on Usage

• "Dae-Han-Min-Gook" is a transliteration of the Korean characters 대한민국. It is used in formal contexts and official documents.
• In everyday conversation, both in Korean and when referring to the country in English, the shorter forms "Korea" or "South Korea" are more commonly used than the full transliteration "Dae-Han-Min-Gook."

Noun

1. an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook