기득권
Rights or interests that have already been acquired and are recognized by law or custom. Often used to refer to the power held by established social groups.
Examples
3 of 5그들은 자신들의 기득권을 지키기에만 급급해.
They are only busy protecting their vested interests.
정치권의 기득권 내려놓기가 혁신의 시작입니다.
Politicians letting go of their vested rights is the beginning of innovation.
기득권 챙기기가 너무 심하네.
They are taking too many vested interests for themselves.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gi (Already) + Deuk (Obtained) + Gwon (Right). Rights that have already been obtained.
Quick Quiz
새로운 법안은 특정 집단의 ___을 제한하는 내용을 담고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기득권
Examples
그들은 자신들의 기득권을 지키기에만 급급해.
everydayThey are only busy protecting their vested interests.
정치권의 기득권 내려놓기가 혁신의 시작입니다.
formalPoliticians letting go of their vested rights is the beginning of innovation.
기득권 챙기기가 너무 심하네.
informalThey are taking too many vested interests for themselves.
기득권 층은 기존의 사회 구조가 유지되기를 원한다.
academicThe vested interest groups want the existing social structure to be maintained.
업계 기득권을 가진 기업들이 신규 업체의 진입을 막고 있습니다.
businessCompanies with vested interests in the industry are blocking new players from entering.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
기득권 타파
breaking down vested interests
기득권 유지
maintaining vested interests
Often Confused With
권리 is a general right, while 기득권 is a right that is already firmly established and often criticized for being exclusive.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS reading passages about history, sociology, and political reform.
Common Mistakes
It usually has a negative or critical connotation in social discussions.
Memory Tip
Gi (Already) + Deuk (Obtained) + Gwon (Right). Rights that have already been obtained.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 旣 (already), 得 (obtain), and 權 (right).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in Korea to criticize 'Chaebols' or high-ranking officials who resist social changes.
Quick Quiz
새로운 법안은 특정 집단의 ___을 제한하는 내용을 담고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기득권
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