Meaning of Yeongnam | Babel Free
Definitions
A geographic region equivalent to modern southeastern South Korea, synonymous with Gyeongsang Province, one of the traditional Eight Provinces of Korea.
Equivalents
한국어
영남
Examples
“Simultaneous wildfires have erupted across the nation, particularly in the Yeongnam region, including Sancheong in South Gyeonsang Province and Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, burning forest areas equivalent to 10,900 soccer fields. Tragically, four individuals, including wildfire suppression personnel and public officials, have died while six others sustained injuries in Sancheong. According to the Korea Forest Service, as of 6 AM on March 24, wildfires in the Yeongnam region, including Sancheong in South Gyeonsang Province, Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, Ulju in Ulsan, and Gimhae in South Gyeonsang Province, have consumed 7,689 hectares of forest.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.