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prime minister

NounSino-Korean: 首相

  1. 1

    prime minister

    The highest position in the administration of the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasty.

    Korean definition: 고려 시대와 조선 시대의 가장 높은 자리의 신하.

    • The king appointed his most loyal subject as prime minister.

    • The prime minister gathered all the officials and began the meeting.

  2. 2

    prime minister of the Joseon Dynasty

    The highest position in Uijeongbu, the policy-making and administrative organization of the Joseon Dynasty.

    Korean definition: 조선 시대에 국가 정책을 결정하고 행정을 집행하던 의정부의 최고 벼슬.

    • He served as chief state councilor for twenty years, overseeing state affairs.

    • The officials were wary of the chief state councilor, the most powerful person after the king.

  3. 3

    prime minister

    The highest position in the cabinet of a parliamentary government.

    Korean definition: 의원 내각제에서, 내각의 최고 책임자.

    • When the new prime minister took office, policies changed too.

    • The people waited for the vote to choose a new prime minister.