B2 noun Formal

금융

[kɯm.juŋ]

The system of managing and circulating money, including banking, investments, and credit.

Examples

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1

정부는 새로운 금융 정책을 도입했습니다.

The government introduced a new financial policy.

2

그는 금융 분야에서 10년 동안 일했습니다.

He worked in the finance sector for 10 years.

3

금융 위기는 전 세계 경제에 영향을 미쳤습니다.

The financial crisis affected the global economy.

Word Family

Noun
금융
Adverb
금융상
Adjective
금융적
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Memory Tip

Geum (금 - Gold/Money) + Yung (융 - Melt/Circulate). Circulating gold.

Quick Quiz

은행과 증권사는 대표적인 ( ) 기관이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 금융

Examples

1

정부는 새로운 금융 정책을 도입했습니다.

formal

The government introduced a new financial policy.

2

그는 금융 분야에서 10년 동안 일했습니다.

business

He worked in the finance sector for 10 years.

3

금융 위기는 전 세계 경제에 영향을 미쳤습니다.

academic

The financial crisis affected the global economy.

4

금융 거래를 할 때는 보안이 중요합니다.

everyday

Security is important when doing financial transactions.

5

금융 쪽 공부는 너무 복잡한 것 같아.

informal

Studying finance seems so complicated.

Word Family

Noun
금융
Adverb
금융상
Adjective
금융적

Common Collocations

금융 시장 financial market
금융 위기 financial crisis
금융 혜택 financial benefits
금융 기관 financial institution
금융권 financial sector

Common Phrases

금융권 취업

getting a job in finance

모바일 금융

mobile finance

금융 감독

financial supervision

Often Confused With

금융 vs 재정

금융 refers to the money market and banking, while 재정 (fiscal) refers to government revenue and spending.

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Usage Notes

A very common term in news reports and academic essays regarding the economy.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '돈' (money) in formal contexts where '금융' (finance/funds) is more appropriate.

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Memory Tip

Geum (금 - Gold/Money) + Yung (융 - Melt/Circulate). Circulating gold.

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Word Origin

Hanja 金融 (Gold + Melt/Circulate).

Grammar Patterns

금융 관련 금융상의
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Cultural Context

Seoul's Yeouido is the representative financial hub of Korea.

Quick Quiz

은행과 증권사는 대표적인 ( ) 기관이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 금융

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