Sejong 8 vocabulary · Lesson 3

Geuneun oraen gongjik saenghwareul machigo machimnae jeong-gye-e ipmunhaetda.

He finally entered politics after a long career in public service.

Jeongbuwa jae-gye jidojadeuri hanjarie moyeo gyeongje wigi geukbok bang-aneul non-uihaetda.

Government and business leaders gathered together to discuss ways to overcome the economic crisis.

Geu gijaneun gongjeonghago nalkkaroun bodoro eollon-gye-ui keun jumog-eul badatda.

The reporter received great attention from the media community for his fair and sharp reporting.

Sahoejeok galdeung-eul haesohagi wihae jonggyo-gye jidojadeuri hwahabeul chokguhaetda.

Religious leaders called for harmony to resolve social conflict.

Saeroun gogohakjeok balgyeoneun hak-gye-e keodaran banhyang-eul bulleo-ireukyeotda.

The new archaeological discovery caused a huge stir in academic circles.

Gungmin-ui moksori-e gwireul gi-urineun jeongjikhan jeongchi-ini doe-eoya handa.

We must be honest politicians who listen to the voices of the people.

Geuneun gukga san-eop baljeon-e keuge giyeohan jon-gyeongbanneun gyeongje-in-ida.

He is a respected economist who has contributed greatly to the development of national industry.

Jinsilmaneul alligi wihae moksumeul geolgo chwijaehaneun chamdoen eollon-in-ida.

He is a true journalist who risks his life to report only the truth.

Geu jonggyo-ineun pyeongsaeng-eul gananhan ideureul domneun jabi-ui salmeul saratda.

The religious person lived a life of mercy, helping the poor throughout his life.

Pyeongsaeng-eul doseogwan-eseo yeon-gu-e molduhae on gomyeonghan hakja-isida.

He is a famous scholar who has devoted his entire life to research in the library.

Wigi sanghwang-eseo ppareun gyeoldaneul naerineun neungnyeogi gyeong-yeongja-ege pilsujeog-ida.

The ability to make quick decisions in crisis situations is essential for managers.

Gyosunimkkeseoneun haksaengdeurege hangmunjeok yeong-gam-gwa gipeun gareuchimeul jusyeotda.

The professor provided academic inspiration and deep teachings to the students.

Gyohwang-eun jeon segye-ui pyeonghwawa sarang-eul giwonhaneun teukbyeol mesijireul balpyohaetda.

The Pope issued a special message wishing for peace and love around the world.

Gukhoe uiwondeureun minsaeng-eul wihan saeroun beob-aneul tonggwasikyeotda.

Members of the National Assembly passed a new bill to improve people's livelihood.

Chang-uijeogin a-idi-eoro geullobeol sijang-eul gaecheokhan seong-gonghan gieob-in-ida.

He is a successful businessman who pioneered the global market with creative ideas.

Gijaneun hyeonjang-ui saengsaenghan sosigeul bal ppareuge jeondalhagi wihae bamnaj-eopsi ttwinda.

Reporters work day and night to quickly deliver vivid news from the field.

Saero bu-imhan daesaneun yangguk gan-ui uho hyeopnyeok jeungjineul wihae himsseugetdago balkhyeotda.

The newly appointed ambassador said he would work to promote friendly cooperation between the two countries.

Daetongnyeong-eun sinnyeon gijahoegyeon-eseo gukga baljeon-ui saeroun cheongsajineul jesihaetda.

The President presented a new blueprint for national development at a New Year's press conference.

Moksanimeun maeju iryo-ilmada sindodeurege ttatteut-han wirowa huimang-ui seolgyoreul jeonhasinda.

Every Sunday, the pastor delivers a sermon of warm comfort and hope to the believers.

Sunyeonimdeureun go-awon-eseo aideureul chinjasikcheoreom sarang-euro dolbosyeotda.

The nuns lovingly cared for the children at the orphanage as if they were their own children.

Sansan-ui malgeun gong-gi sog-eseo seunim-gwa hamkke chareul masimyeo damsoreul nanueotda.

I drank tea and chatted with the monk in the clean air of the mountain temple.

Sijang-eun daejunggyotong inpeura hwakchungeul yaksokhamyeo simindeulgwa jikjeop sotonghaetda.

The mayor promised to expand public transportation infrastructure and communicated directly with citizens.

Sinbunimkkeseoneun Apeurika ojiro tteona heonsinjeogin uiryo bongsareul pyeolchisyeotda.

The priest went to remote areas of Africa and provided dedicated medical services.

Danjeonghan oemowa ttoryeothan bareumeul jinin ana-unseoga nyuseureul jinhaenghanda.

An announcer with a neat appearance and clear pronunciation hosts the news.

Gyoyukbu janggwaneun saeroun ipsi jedo gaehyeoganeul gongsik balpyohaetda.

The Minister of Education officially announced a new entrance exam system reform plan.

Chongnineun gak bucheo gan-ui ginmilhan jeongchaek joyureul jisihaetda.

The Prime Minister ordered close policy coordination between ministries.

Jeonjaeng jiyeog-e pagyeondoen jong-gun teukpawoni hyeonjang-ui chamsang-eul saengsaenghage bodohaetda.

A war correspondent dispatched to a war zone vividly reported the horrors on the scene.

Insaeng-ui suthhan gonan-gwa siryeoneul geukbokhago machimnae widaehan seungrireul geodueotda.

After overcoming numerous hardships and trials in life, he finally achieved a great victory.

Eotteon iyurodo injong-ina seongbyeor-e ttareun chabyeoreul badaseoneun an doenda.

You must not be discriminated against based on race or gender for any reason.

Geuneun najeun sinbun-euro tae-eonasseuna ttwieonan jaeneung-euro nopeun gwanjig-e ollatda.

He was born into a low class, but rose to a high government position due to his outstanding talent.

Sinchejeok jang-aereul ditgo Paereollimpik-eseo geummedareul hoekdeukhayeo gamdong-eul jueotda.

He impressed people by overcoming his physical disability and winning a gold medal at the Paralympic Games.

Eoryeoun hwan-gyeong sog-esodo bae-um-e daehan yeoljeongmankeumeun gyeolko sikji anatda.

Even in difficult circumstances, my passion for learning never waned.

Hakchang sijeol gyeongjejeok eoryeoum-euro inhae najeneun ilhago bameneun gongbuhaetda.

Due to financial difficulties during my school days, I worked during the day and studied at night.

Uri sahoega gajin pyeon-gyeon-ui byeog-eul heomulgi wihae kkujunhi moksorireul naetda.

We have consistently raised our voices to break down the wall of prejudice in our society.

I-us-e daehan saramdeurui mugwansimi ttaeroneun gajang keun sangcheoga doenda.

Sometimes people's indifference to their neighbors is what hurts the most.

Gyesokdoeneun silpae-edo gulhaji anko kkeungi itge silheomeul geodeubhayeo balmyeong-e seong-gonghaetda.

Despite repeated failures, he continued to experiment patiently and succeeded in inventing the invention.

Oegug-e cheo-eum dochakhaesseul ttaeneun natseon hwan-gyeong ttaemune handong-an jeogeunghagi himdeureotda.

When I first arrived in a foreign country, it was difficult for me to adapt for a while because of the unfamiliar environment.

Inryu gwahaksa-e gili nameul widaehan eopjeog-eul se-un cheonjae gwahakja-ida.

He is a genius scientist who has made great achievements that will remain in the history of human science.

Geu yuksang seonsuneun baekmiteo dalligi-eseo segye sin-girog-eul se-wotda.

The athlete set a new world record in the 100-meter dash.

Geu yeonghwagamdog-eun segye samdae yeonghwaje-eseo choego jakpumsang-eul susanghamyeo Han-guk yeonghwa-ui wisang-eul nopyeotda.

The film director raised the status of Korean films by winning Best Picture awards at the world's top three film festivals.

Gwagamhan tujawa jeongchaek gaehyeog-eul tonghae chimchedoen gukga gyeongjereul sallyeonaetda.

The stagnant national economy was revived through bold investments and policy reforms.

Nara-ui dongnibeul wihae gikkeo-i jasineul huisaenghan sun-gukseon-yeoldeureul girinda.

It commemorates the martyrs who willingly sacrificed themselves for the independence of the country.

Geu-ui hyeoksinjeogin gisul balmyeong-eun on sesang-eul pyeonrihage byeonhwasikyeotda.

His innovative technological inventions have made the whole world convenient.

Gajokdeurui ttatteut-han eung-won deokbune insaeng-ui keun siryeoneul seulgiropge igyeo naetda.

Thanks to the warm support of my family, I wisely overcame life's great trials.

Geuneun pyeongsaeng mo-eun jaesaneul gibuhayeo eoryeoun saramdeureul dowajueotda.

He donated his life savings to help people in need.

Oese-ui chimnyag-e matseo yonggamhage ssawo narareul jikyeo naen janggun-ida.

He is a general who fought bravely against foreign invasion and protected his country.

Bokji jeongchaeg-eul ganghwahayeo binbu gyeokchawa sahoejeok bulpyeongdeung-eul haesohagoja noryeokhaetda.

We tried to resolve the gap between rich and poor and social inequality by strengthening welfare policies.

Pungjeondeunghwa-ui wigi sog-eseo ttwieonan jiriyag-euro narareul guhaetda.

He saved the country through outstanding resourcefulness in the midst of a crisis.

Jayuwa pyeonghwareul suhohagi wihae gikkeo-i jogug-e moksumeul bachyeotda.

He willingly sacrificed his life for his country to protect freedom and peace.

Geuneun choego-ui jarie ollasseumedo eonjena dareun saramege gyeomsonhada.

Even though he has reached the top position, he is always humble to others.

Geubun-ui hullyunghan inpumeun maneun hubaedeurege gipeun gwigami doego itda.

His great personality serves as a deep example to many juniors.

Myeongmundae-reul joreophago daegieop ipsaga hwakjeongdoe-eo jangnaega bojangdoe-eotda.

After graduating from a prestigious university, I was hired at a large company and my future was guaranteed.

Eoril ttae ilgeun wi-in jeon-gineun salm-ui bareun gachigwaneul simeoju-eotda.

The biographies of great people I read when I was young instilled the right values ​​in life.

Jeonjaengteo-eseo jeon-udeureul guhaenaen geuneun gungminjeok yeong-ung-euro chingsongbadatda.

He was praised as a national hero for rescuing his comrades on the battlefield.

Minjujeogin jeongchi jedo-ui hwangnibeun gungmin gibon-gwon bojang-ui choseog-ida.

The establishment of a democratic political system is the cornerstone of guaranteeing people's basic rights.

Eoryeoun i-useul baeryeohaneun seonbae-ui ttatteut-han ma-eumeul bonbatgo sipda.

I want to emulate my senior’s warm heart and consideration for neighbors in need.

Ta-ineul wihae heonsinhaneun salmeun geu eotteon geotboda gogwihada.

A life devoted to others is nobler than anything else.

Oraen am tubyeong saenghwareul hamyeonseodo geuneun gyeolko huimang-ui kkeuneul notchiji anatda.

Even though he suffered from cancer for a long time, he never gave up hope.

Gwanghwamun gwangjang hangaunde-eneun Sejongdaewang-ui ungjanghan dongsang-i se-wojyeo itda.

There is a magnificent statue of King Sejong the Great in the middle of Gwanghwamun Square.

Geu si-in-ui jakpumeun ttatteuthago seomsehan gamseong-eul bulleo-ireukinda.

The poet's work evokes warm and delicate emotions.

Bokjaphage heuteojyeo itdeon yeon-gu jaryodeureul hanaro chegye-hwahaetda.

We systematized the complicated and scattered research materials into one.

Geuneun Yu-en samuchongjang-eoroseo segye pyeonghwa yuji-e keuge giyeohaetda.

As Secretary-General of the United Nations, he contributed greatly to maintaining world peace.

Pyeongsaeng-eul uisul-ro gananhan hwanjadeureul dolbodaga joyonghi saeng-eul magamhaetda.

He died quietly after caring for poor patients with his medical skills for the rest of his life.

Byeong-won jeongmil geomsa gyeolgwa dahaenghi wanchi panjeong-eul badatda.

Fortunately, after a thorough examination at the hospital, he was declared fully recovered.

Jueojin sigan-e gamsahamyeo maesun-gan choeseoneul dahae saragago itda.

I am grateful for the time I have been given and am doing my best in every moment.

Sejongdaewang-eun geureul molla gotongbanneun baekseong-eul gayeopge yeogyeo Hunminjeong-eumeul changjehaetda.

King Sejong the Great took pity on the illiterate people and created Hunminjeongeum.

Gukga-ui gyeongjeryeogi seongjangham-e ttara gungmin-ui salm-ui jildo keuge hyangsangdoe-eotda.

As the country's economic power grew, the quality of life of its citizens also improved significantly.

Jinjeonghan haengbogeun dansunhan sahoejeogin seong-gong-eman inneun geosi anida.

True happiness does not lie in simple social success.

Jeon-gijocha deureo-oji anneun Apeurika-ui oji ma-eullo bongsareul tteonatda.

I left to volunteer in a remote village in Africa where there was no electricity.

Bumonim-ui heonsinjeogin sarang-i isseotgie oneullal-ui naega jonjaehal su isseotda.

Because of my parents’ devoted love, I was able to exist where I am today.

Gwagyeo Joseon sidae-eneun eomgyeokhan sinbun jedoga sahoereul jibaehaetda.

In the past, during the Joseon Dynasty, a strict class system dominated society.

Geunyeoneun neul seonhan nunbicheuro eoryeoun ideureul ttatteuthage majihanda.

She always welcomes those in need warmly with kind eyes.

Jeongbuneun gong-gong bokji jaewoneul maryeonhagi wihae gongjeonghage segeumeul geotneunda.

The government collects taxes fairly to raise funds for public welfare.

Eojilgo neogeureoun seongpumeul jinyeo jubyeon saramdeurllobuteo gipeun jon-gyeong-eul batneunda.

He has a kind and generous personality and is deeply respected by those around him.

Uisawa ganhosadeuri uiryo hyeotaeg-eul batji mot-haneun sigol ma-eur-eseo uiryo bongsareul pyeolchyeotda.

Doctors and nurses provided medical services in rural villages where medical services were not available.

Seonsaengnim-ui ttatteut-han gyeongnyeoneun banghwanghadeon sonyeon-ui ma-eum-e saeroun huimang-eul simeoju-eotda.

The teacher's warm encouragement planted new hope in the wandering boy's heart.

Birok jiban hyeongpyeoneun neongneokhaji mothaetjiman gajok gan-ui sarang-eun neomchyeonatda.

Although the family's circumstances were not good, the love between the family was overflowing.

Joseon sidae Yangbandeureun Yugyo gyeongjeoneul gongbuhamyeo gwanjig-e jinchulhaetda.

During the Joseon Dynasty, noblemen studied Confucian scriptures and entered government positions.

Byeonghwan jung-in bumonimeul dolboneun geu-ui hyoseong-i nunmulgyeoul jeongdoro jigeukhada.

His filial piety in caring for his ill parents is so extreme that it brings tears to his eyes.