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선진국 (noun)

A country with a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure.

💬 Example

"한국은 이제 명실상부한 선진국 대열에 합류했다."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Sun' (선) as the 'Sun' rising first, 'Jin' as 'Ging' (moving forward), and 'Guk' as 'Gook' (soup/nation). The...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
강대국 개발도상국(opposite) 발전된 나라
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '선진국' as an adjective (e.g., 선진국 기술). → 선진국의 기술 or 선진 기술.

Using '부자 나라' in a formal speech. → 선진국.

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