Land of the Morning Calm

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Etymology

Calque from Korean 조선 (朝鮮, Joseon, “Korea”), from 조 (朝, jo, “morning”) + 선 (鮮, seon, “fresh”).

Proper noun

the Land of the Morning Calm

  1. (periphrasis) Korea.
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