Homonym: 과 (Department)
"과" is a Korean word that can mean "and" or "with" when used to connect nouns. It is often used in sentences to combine two or more items, making it easier to express relationships between them. For example, in the phrase "사과와 배" (apple and pear), "과" connects the two fruits.
In addition to its use in conjunctions, "과" can also refer to a department or subject in an academic context, such as in a university. For instance, the 컴퓨터공학과 (Department of Computer Science) focuses on the study of computer systems and programming.