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TOPIK 6noun

대체복무

daechebongmu [대체봉무]

대체복무가 · 대체복무를

alternative (civilian) service in place of military service

Example

양심적 병역거부자를 위한 대체복무 제도가 도입됐어요.

An alternative service system was introduced for conscientious objectors.

Word parts

대 replace체 substitute복 serve무 duty

Literally 'substitute duty service'.

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Pronounced [대체봉무] — ㄱ before ㅁ becomes ㅇ.