📝 The key of Korean dream ①Practical Topik [사무실 단어, 문법]: 보고하다, 완료하다, 작성하다, 관계맺다
Beyond TOPIK: Mastering Korean Workplace Communication
Level: Intermediate to Advanced토픽 너머: 한국 직장 소통 마스터하기
Hidden Grammar Gems within the Text (본문 안에 숨어 있는 문법 포인트)
- -ㅂ니다/습니다 | [-(p)mnida/seumnida] | Formal polite verb ending (for statements)
- -는 것 같습니다 | [-neun geot gatseumnida] | It seems that... (polite opinion)
- -에 대해(서) | [-e daehae(seo)] | About..., Concerning... (topic)
- -까지 | [-kkaji] | Until..., By... (time/point)
- -아/어/여지다 | [-a/eo/yeo-jida] | To become... (change of state)
- -(으)ㄹ 기회 | [-(eu)l gihoe] | Chance/opportunity to V
- 높임말 (Honorifics) | [nop-im-mal] | Honorific language (using formal titles and verb endings in workplace)
Obtaining a TOPIK level and getting employed by a Korean company is a big step towards your Korean Dream. But the real challenge starts now! Korean workplace culture is unique, and the Korean used in a professional environment can differ from textbooks. This post will help you secure an advantageous position and successfully adapt by providing essential business Korean expressions and cultural tips for Korean company life. We'll focus on real situations like reporting status, meetings, and communication with colleagues.
코리안드림 | Ko-ri-an deu-rim | Korean Dream
직장 문화 | jik-jang mun-hwa | workplace culture
업무 보고 | eom-mu bo-go | work report
회의 | hoe-ui | meeting
소통 | so-tong | communication
✅ Essential Business Korean Expressions (필수 비즈니스 한국어 표현)
1. 업무 보고 시
"OOO 프로젝트 진행 상황 보고드립니다."
"오늘까지 OOO을 완료했습니다."
"다음 단계는 OOO입니다."
"OOO project progress update report."
"I've completed OOO by today."
"The next step is OOO."
보고드리다 | bo-go-deu-ri-da | to report (honorific)
완료하다 | wan-nyo-ha-da | to complete
단계 | dan-gye | step, phase
2. 회의 중/후
"이 부분에 대해 질문 있습니다."
"제 생각에는 OOO인 것 같습니다."
"회의록 작성하겠습니다."
"I have a question about this part."
"In my opinion, it seems to be OOO."
"I will write the meeting minutes."
부분 | bu-bun | part, section
제 생각에는 | je saeng-gak-e-neun | in my opinion
회의록 | hoe-ui-rok | meeting minutes
작성하다 | jak-seong-ha-da | to write, to draft
🇰🇷 Understanding Korean Workplace Culture (한국 직장 문화 이해하기)
Grace: "Titles and honorifics are crucial in Korean companies. It's easy to get confused at first."
직급 | jik-geup | job position, rank
높임말 | no-pim-mal | honorifics
헷갈리다 | het-gal-li-da | to be confused
Mike: "Company dinners are unique too! But they're a chance to bond with colleagues and practice informal Korean."
특이하다 | teuk-i-ha-da | to be unique/unusual
동료 | dong-nyo | colleague
가까워지다 | ga-kka-wo-ji-da | to become closer
비격식적 | bi-gyeok-sik-jeok | informal
TOPIK 급수는 언어 능력을 증명하지만, 실제 회사 생활에서는 실용 한국어와 비즈니스 한국어가 필수입니다. 교과서에는 없는 살아있는 표현을 배우는 것이 성공적인 적응의 핵심입니다.
While TOPIK proves your language ability, practical and business Korean are essential for real company life. Learning expressions not found in textbooks is key to successful adaptation.
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💡 Closing Thoughts (마무리)
Grace: "High TOPIK scores matter, but communication skills are most important after getting hired."
취업 후 | chwi-eop hu | after getting hired
소통 능력 | so-tong neung-nyeok | communication skills
