Korean is a rich and complex language with a wide range of expressions and vocabulary. A particularly interesting area is political language. Understanding Korean political expressions is essential for understanding Korean culture and society, as well as keeping up with news and political debates. In this chapter of our e-book, we are going to explore 51 commonly used political expressions in Korean.
1. 정치 (jeongchi): This is the Korean word for "politics". It is used to refer to anything related to the governance of a country or region.
2. 정부 (jeongbu): This word means "government". It is used to refer to the organization that governs a country or region.
3. 대통령 (daetongnyeong): This is the Korean word for "president". It is used to refer to the head of state in a republic.
4. 국회 (gukhoe): This word means "national assembly" or "parliament". It is the legislative body in South Korea.
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5. 헌법 (heonbeop): This word means "constitution". It is the fundamental law of a country.
6. 선거 (seongeo): This word means "election". It is the process by which citizens choose their political representatives.
7. 후보 (hubo): This word means "candidate". A person running for political office.
8. 투표 (tupyo): This word means "vote". It is the act of expressing your preference in an election.
9. 여당 (yeodang): This word means "ruling party". It is the political party that currently controls the government.
10. 야당 (yadang): This word means "opposition party". It is the political party or parties that are not in power.
11. 정책 (jeongchaek): This word means "policy" in the sense of a plan or course of action. It is used to refer to the policies or proposals of a government or political party.
12. 입법 (ipbeop): This word means "legislation". It is the process of making laws.
13. 집권 (jipgwon): This word means "in power". It is used to refer to a political party or person who is currently in control of the government.
14. 물러나다 (mulleonada): This word means "renounce". It is used when a politician leaves office.
15. 탄핵 (tanhaek): This word means "impeachment". It is the process by which a public official can be removed from office.
These are just a few of the many political expressions you will encounter when studying Korean. Understanding these expressions is critical to understanding Korean politics and engaging in discussions about political issues. Remember, language is a key part of politics. By learning these expressions, you're not just expanding your Korean vocabulary - you're also gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture and society.
We hope this chapter has been helpful to you. We will continue to explore other interesting and important aspects of the Korean language in future chapters of our ebook. Good luck in your studies!
