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TOPIK 4noun

여당

yeodang

여당이 · 여당을

ruling party

Example

여당은 이번 선거에서 많은 의석을 잃었습니다.

The ruling party lost many seats in this election.

Word parts

여 side with당 party

Literally 'the party siding with' the government.

Good to know

Remember the pair: 여당 'ruling party' vs. 야당 'opposition party'.