North Korean

adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of North Korea or its people
North Korean noun
plural North Koreans

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Russia's use of a North Korean ballistic missile in strikes in late July might also indicate its production pressures, Ukrainian officials said. — David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 On July 25, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia was preparing to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean troops to support its war against Ukraine. — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 This was on full display last September when Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walked side by side at a military parade in Beijing – a show of unity among authoritarians. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 Montgomery pointed to North Korean ammunition and troops, Iranian drones and production expertise, and Chinese economic and technological support for Moscow. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for North Korean

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of North Korean was in 1887

Rhymes for North Korean

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“North Korean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Korean. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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