Korean abbreviations · 25
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- 괴식팸goesikpaemA group of people who enjoy unusual or eccentric food tastes together.A group of people who enjoy unusual or eccentric food tastes together.
- 고끝낙온gokkeunnagonAn abbreviation of the proverb meaning that joy comes after hardship.An abbreviation of the proverb meaning that joy comes after hardship.
- 골빔면golbimmyeonNoodles mixed with seasoning, sea snails, vegetables, and similar ingredients.Noodles mixed with seasoning, sea snails, vegetables, and similar ingredients.
- 골린이golliniA golf beginnerSomeone who has just started learning golf.
- 골때녀golttaenyeoA shortened name for the variety program ‘골 때리는 그녀들’.A shortened name for the variety program ‘골 때리는 그녀들’.
- 공알못gongalmotSomeone unfamiliar with performances; in politics, it can also mean someone unfamiliar with campaign pledges.Someone unfamiliar with performances; in politics, it can also mean someone unfamiliar with campaign pledges.
- 공방gongbangA shortened name for a broadcast that audiences or fans can watch at the venue. In fandoms, it also refers to attending a music-show recording.A shortened name for a broadcast that audiences or fans can watch at the venue. In fandoms, it also refers to attending a music-show recording.
- 공방법gongbangbeopProposed public-broadcasting lawAn abbreviation for a proposed law intended to define public broadcasting’s roles and responsibilities.
- 공채gongchaeOpen recruitmentAn abbreviation referring to publicly advertised recruitment.
- 공취생gongchwisaengSomeone preparing for civil-service exams and private-sector employment at the same time.Someone preparing for civil-service exams and private-sector employment at the same time.
- 공구gongguA group purchaseBuying something together in a group to get a lower bulk price.
- 공홈족gonghomjokPeople preferring to buy directly from official websites rather than resellers.People preferring to buy directly from official websites rather than resellers.
- 공주족gongjujokHomemakers engaged in studyHomemakers who participate in study or self-development.
- 공스장gongseujangAn expression likening exercise equipment or outdoor workout spaces in parks to a gym.An expression likening exercise equipment or outdoor workout spaces in parks to a gym.
- 공신gongsinPerson exceptionally good at studyingA figurative expression likening a person who studies exceptionally well to a god.
- 공시생gongsisaengA civil service exam candidateSomeone preparing for the civil service exam.
- 공쓰재gongsseujaeReusing stage props and sets after a performanceReusing props, stage sets, and similar materials left after a performance.
- 공템gongtemA game item used to increase attack power or support attacking.A game item used to increase attack power or support attacking.
- 공토법gongtobeopPublic-project land acquisition lawShort for the law on acquiring and compensating land and related property for public-interest projects.
- 공투gongtuRevealing wrongdoing by public officials or public organizations and the harm it caused.Revealing wrongdoing by public officials or public organizations and the harm it caused.
- 고터goteoA shortened form of ‘고속 터미널’ (express bus terminal).A shortened form of ‘고속 터미널’ (express bus terminal).
- GPSgpsSatellite positioning systemAn abbreviation for a satellite-navigation system that uses satellite signals to determine location.
- GPUgpuGraphics processing unit, handling calculations used to construct graphics and related tasks.Graphics processing unit, handling calculations used to construct graphics and related tasks.
- GRgrEnvironment and trade negotiationsAn abbreviation for the Green Round discussing links between environmental protection and trade rules.
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