주도권
The power or right to take charge or make decisions in a situation; initiative or leadership.
Examples
3 of 5국제 사회에서 외교적 주도권을 확보하는 것이 중요하다.
Securing diplomatic initiative in the international community is important.
협상에서 주도권을 잃지 않도록 주의해야 한다.
Care must be taken not to lose the initiative in negotiations.
정당 간의 주도권 다툼이 치열해지고 있다.
The struggle for leadership between political parties is becoming fierce.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ju-do (lead) + Kwon (power). The power to lead.
Quick Quiz
이번 기술 혁신을 통해 우리 회사는 업계의 ( )을 확보했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 주도권
Examples
국제 사회에서 외교적 주도권을 확보하는 것이 중요하다.
academicSecuring diplomatic initiative in the international community is important.
협상에서 주도권을 잃지 않도록 주의해야 한다.
businessCare must be taken not to lose the initiative in negotiations.
정당 간의 주도권 다툼이 치열해지고 있다.
formalThe struggle for leadership between political parties is becoming fierce.
대화의 주도권을 그가 쥐고 있었다.
everydayHe was holding the initiative of the conversation.
네가 먼저 주도권을 잡고 밀어붙여 봐.
informalYou take the lead and push forward first.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
주도권을 행사하다
to exercise leadership/initiative
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS to describe competition between companies or nations.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using for simple 'leadership' (use 리더십 or 지도력); '주도권' implies a struggle or competition.
Memory Tip
Ju-do (lead) + Kwon (power). The power to lead.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 主導 (lead) and 權 (power).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 기술 혁신을 통해 우리 회사는 업계의 ( )을 확보했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 주도권
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공공성
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명분
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입법
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보수적
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진보적
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기득권
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