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TOPIK 4noun

당국

dangguk

당국이 · 당국을

the authorities

Example

보건 당국이 새로운 규칙을 발표했습니다.

The health authorities announced new rules.

Word parts

당 in charge국 bureau

Literally 'the bureau in charge.'

Good to know

Usually follows a field: 보건 당국 (health), 교육 당국 (education), 금융 당국 (financial).