Here's a breakdown:
* 한 (Han) is the Korean word for "one" or "single".
* 국 (Guk) means "country" or "nation".
So, "Han Guk" literally translates to "One Country", or "The Land of One".
It's important to note that "Han Guk" refers to both North and South Korea collectively.
There are other ways to say "Korea" in Korean, such as:
* 조선 (Joseon), which is the name of the historical Korean dynasty.
* 남한 (Namhan), which refers to South Korea specifically.
* 북한 (Bukhan), which refers to North Korea specifically.