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Hanguk

British  
/ ˈhænˈɡʊk /

noun

  1. the Korean name for South Korea

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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South Korea refers to itself as Hanguk, whereas North Korea calls itself Choson in reference to the former Joseon empire.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2019

Hanguk, great for seafood, even raw clams, offers Korean-style chile heat with notes of seaweed.

From New York Times Oct. 5, 2015

Sofrico, which blooms when mixed with good olive oil, tastes like Puerto Rico or Spain, with rich hints of tomato, garlic and bell pepper: Oz, $27; Hanguk, $15; Sofrico, $15; sets of three, $55.

From New York Times Oct. 5, 2015

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