Korean · Genres & Story Worlds
궁宮
gung
Also written: palace; royal palace; palace complex
A palace or royal palace complex.
Literal meaning
palace
Cultural context
Gung can refer to the physical palace, the royal household, or life inside the court. Specific palaces and halls have their own names and political functions.
How dramas use it
Characters enter or leave the gung, serve in palace offices, navigate restricted spaces, attend court, conceal messages, and discover that royal residence does not mean safety.
Usage & formality
Context determines whether palace, court, royal household, or a named palace is the best translation.