Korean
of or relating to Korea, its inhabitants, or their language.
a native or inhabitant of South Korea or North Korea.
the language of South Korea or North Korea. Abbreviation: Kor
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How to use Korean in a sentence
They re-signed super-utility man Jurickson Profar to go with the signing of Korean star Ha-Seong Kim, another versatile defender who can plug in anywhere.
The Fernando Tatis Jr. deal is huge, but so are the Padres’ ambition and baseball’s expectations | Chelsea Janes | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostA lot of Korean women came here 40 years ago when there were not many Koreans around.
Minari and the Real Korean-American Immigrants Who Have Farmed U.S. Soil for More Than a Century | Andrew R. Chow | February 12, 2021 | TimeSome of the shows will debut on Korean networks like tvN and JTBC, with no confirmed plans for international distribution at the moment.
The company’s approach, which includes shaping the pieces from clay, carving floral designs, and custom glazing, all stem from Korean tradition.
How Traditional Korean Tableware Is Made for Michelin-Starred Restaurants | Eater Video | January 27, 2021 | EaterLast week, Korean news outlet TheElec also wrote about this memo in a now-deleted post.
In 1951, Harry Truman fired Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War.
But South Koreans have a troubled history with American intervention in Korean markets.
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea | Rich Goldstein | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Second Republic was also considered the another golden age for Korean Cinema.
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea | Rich Goldstein | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRonald Reagan approved the agreement and the USTR reviewed Korean practices through the end of his term.
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea | Rich Goldstein | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen Yoo and Lee were arrested for the bombing and the snakes, Korean film employees staged protests demanding their release.
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea | Rich Goldstein | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen he first came to his home in the Korean city, a little bit of a baby, his father and mother were very, very glad to see him.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeYour father and mother gave you no warmer welcome than the parents of this little Korean baby gave to him.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeFirst through the gate came a company of Korean foot-soldiers, in blue uniforms.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeLittle Korean boys have to go to school, just as you do, though they do not study in just the same way.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeMost Korean gentlemen had private archery grounds and targets in the gardens near their houses.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. Pike
British Dictionary definitions for Korean
/ (kəˈriːən) /
of or relating to Korea, its people, or their language
a native or inhabitant of Korea
the official language of North and South Korea, considered by some scholars to be part of the Altaic family of languages
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