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Noun — A small monetary unit used in North Korea, and formerly in South Korea, worth one hundredth of a won.

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Etymology

Borrowed into English from Korean 전 (jeon), the name of the same subunit.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jun” mean?

The word “jun” means a small monetary unit used in North Korea, and formerly in South Korea, worth one hundredth of a won. In plain terms, the Korean equivalent of a cent — a tiny fraction of the main currency, the won.

How do you pronounce “jun”?

“Jun” is pronounced juhn (/dʒʌn/ in IPA).

How do you use “jun” in a sentence?

Here is “jun” used in a sentence: “Prices in the old ledger were listed down to the last jun.”

What part of speech is “jun”?

“Jun” is a noun.

Where does the word “jun” come from?

The word “jun” comes from Korean. Borrowed into English from Korean 전 (jeon), the name of the same subunit.

Is “jun” a common word?

“Jun” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between a jun and a won?

A won is the main currency unit of North Korea, and a jun is a subunit worth one hundredth of a won. Their relationship is similar to that between a dollar and a cent.

How many jun make up one won?

One hundred jun make up a single won, so the jun serves as the smallest fractional unit of the currency. This mirrors the way a penny relates to a pound or a cent to a dollar.

Is 'jun' used in both North and South Korea?

The jun is used as a monetary unit in North Korea and was formerly used in South Korea. In modern South Korea it is no longer part of everyday currency use.

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