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South Korean

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Etymology

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From South Korea +‎ -an.

Noun

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South Korean (plural South Koreans)

  1. A citizen or resident of South Korea.
    • 2013 April 9, Andrei Lankov, “Stay Cool. Call North Korea’s Bluff.”, in New York Times[1]:
      By now South Koreans understand Pyongyang’s logic and know North Korea is highly unlikely to make good on its gothic threats.

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Adjective

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South Korean (not comparable)

  1. Of, from, or pertaining to South Korea or the South Korean people.
    • 2016 April 28, Tom Voelk, “Video Review: Hyundai Elantra Offers Fewer Curves, but a Better Ride”, in The New York Times[2]:
      The South Korean brand is after a more sophisticated and — ahem — mature look.

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