촉구하다
To strongly urge, demand, or call for a certain action or response.
Examples
3 of 5시민들은 공정한 수사를 촉구하며 시위를 벌였다.
Citizens held a protest urging for a fair investigation.
의장은 회의의 신속한 진행을 촉구했다.
The chairperson urged for the rapid progress of the meeting.
전문가들은 철저한 원인 규명을 촉구하고 나섰다.
Experts came forward to urge for a thorough investigation of the cause.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chok starts like 'Choke' - urging someone so hard they feel the pressure.
Quick Quiz
유엔은 내전 중인 국가들에게 즉각적인 휴전을 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 촉구했다
Examples
시민들은 공정한 수사를 촉구하며 시위를 벌였다.
formalCitizens held a protest urging for a fair investigation.
의장은 회의의 신속한 진행을 촉구했다.
formalThe chairperson urged for the rapid progress of the meeting.
전문가들은 철저한 원인 규명을 촉구하고 나섰다.
academicExperts came forward to urge for a thorough investigation of the cause.
선생님은 학생들에게 과제 제출을 다시 한번 촉구했다.
everydayThe teacher once again urged the students to submit their assignments.
국제 기구는 평화로운 해결을 촉구하는 성명을 발표했다.
formalThe international organization issued a statement calling for a peaceful resolution.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
강력히 촉구하다
to strongly urge
재발 방지를 촉구하다
to urge prevention of recurrence
사퇴를 촉구하다
to urge resignation
Often Confused With
요구하다 is a general demand, while 촉구하다 implies a more urgent and forceful pushing for action.
Usage Notes
Used frequently in news headlines regarding protests, government policies, or international relations.
Common Mistakes
It is a transitive verb, so it requires an object (usually an action or a noun clause).
Memory Tip
Chok starts like 'Choke' - urging someone so hard they feel the pressure.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 促求.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
유엔은 내전 중인 국가들에게 즉각적인 휴전을 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 촉구했다
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