No. 19,471 in Korean
약국
Pharmacy.
In a sentence
저는 약국에서 감기약을 샀어요.
I bought cold medicine at the pharmacy.
Here, "약국" (pharmacy) refers to the location where medicines are sold, directly indicating the place where the action took place.
이 근처에 약국이 어디 있는지 아세요?
Do you know where the pharmacy is around here?
In this case, "약국" is used to inquire about the location of any pharmacy nearby.
간단한 진료를 약국에서도 받을 수 있어요.
You can also receive simple medical consultations at the pharmacy.
"약국" here indicates the premise where medical services, aside from medicine, can be accessed.
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