北朝鮮人 (きたちょうせんじん) Japanese meaning | Kotomoranorth
朝morning, dynasty, regime Related words
- 韓国人
Refers to a South Korean person. 北朝鮮人 specifically means a North Korean.
- 朝鮮人
Historically referred to Koreans in general; now can be ambiguous or carry colonial-era connotations. 北朝鮮人 is more precise for North Koreans.
Etymology
Compound of 北朝鮮 (North Korea) and 人 (person).