Usage Note
Surcoreano is the standard adjective and noun for 'South Korean' in Spanish; norcoreano is the equivalent for North Korean. As a noun it can refer to the person: un surcoreano (a South Korean man), una surcoreana (a South Korean woman). It is written as one word, unlike English 'South Korean.'
Examples
"El equipo surcoreano ganó el partido."
Natural Translation
The South Korean team won the match.
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