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TOPIK 6noun

영사

yeongsa

영사가 · 영사를

consul

Example

여권을 잃어버려서 영사의 도움을 받았어요.

I lost my passport, so I got help from the consul.

Word parts

영 govern사 affair

Literally 'one who oversees affairs' for citizens abroad.

Good to know

영사 (consul) handles citizens and visas; 대사 (ambassador) represents the country.