Names of Korea

For complex historical reasons, there are three names of Korea in use today. In Korean, Korea is referred to as "Chos?n" (??; ??) in the North and "Hanguk" (??; ??) in the South. The western name "Korea" (from Goryeo (??; ??)) is a neutral name often used by both countries in international contexts. This article explains the historical evolution and modern usage of these names.

Related Topics:
Korea - Korean - Chos?n - Han - Goryeo

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