Korean

American  

[kuh-ree-uhn, kaw-, koh-] / kəˈri ən, kɔ-, koʊ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Korea, its inhabitants, or their language.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of South Korea or North Korea.

2. the language of South Korea or North Korea. Kor

Etymology

Origin of Korean

First recorded in 1605–15; Kore(a) + -an

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Example Sentences

Coupang slumps following a data leak that exposed approximately 34 million accounts at the South Korean retailer.

From Barron's

Coupang said it would cooperate with Korean authorities, amid local media reports that a former employee from China was suspected of being behind the breach.

From Barron's

South Korean media outlets reported on Sunday that a former Coupang employee from China was suspected of being behind the breach.

From BBC

Late October, Seoul struck a trade deal with Washington that lowered U.S. tariffs to 15% from 25% on most Korean goods, including vehicles, effective from Nov. 1.

From The Wall Street Journal

In contrast, Japanese and South Korean weapons makers saw their revenues increase, also driven by European demand.

From Barron's