순경
sun-gyeong
police officer of the lowest rank
순경은 지역 사회의 안전을 지키는 중요한 역할을 합니다.
A police officer of the lowest rank plays an important role in maintaining local safety.
formal
The lowest rank in the Korean police force, equivalent to a police officer or patrol officer.
순경은 주로 순찰과 교통 관리를 담당합니다.
Police officers of the lowest rank are primarily responsible for patrolling and traffic management.
This rank is the entry-level position in the Korean National Police Agency.
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Rank Structure
In the Korean police force, 순경 is the lowest rank, followed by 경장 (sergeant), 경위 (inspector), etc.
Word Origin
Derived from 순찰 (patrol) and 경 (police), indicating a patrol officer in the police force.
Usage Notes
The term is used formally in official contexts and media reports about the police force.
Word Breakdown
순
patrol
root경
police
root한영사전