주력하다
To focus all efforts or concentrate energy on a specific task or goal. Often used in business strategy and academic focus.
Examples
3 of 5정부는 물가 안정을 위해 주력할 방침이다.
The government plans to focus its efforts on stabilizing prices.
이 연구는 질병의 예방보다는 치료에 주력한다.
This study focuses more on treatment than on disease prevention.
우리는 이번 분기에 해외 시장 진출에 주력해야 합니다.
We must focus on entering overseas markets this quarter.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'Ju' (main) + 'Ryeok' (power) = putting your main power into something.
Quick Quiz
이번 프로젝트의 성공을 위해 전 팀원이 ____하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 주력
Examples
정부는 물가 안정을 위해 주력할 방침이다.
formalThe government plans to focus its efforts on stabilizing prices.
이 연구는 질병의 예방보다는 치료에 주력한다.
academicThis study focuses more on treatment than on disease prevention.
우리는 이번 분기에 해외 시장 진출에 주력해야 합니다.
businessWe must focus on entering overseas markets this quarter.
나는 당분간 시험 공부에만 주력할 거야.
everydayI'm going to focus only on studying for the exam for the time being.
한 우물만 파는 게 성공의 비결이야, 하나에 주력해.
informalThe secret to success is digging one well; focus on one thing.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
주력 상품
Main product
주력 산업
Key industry
Often Confused With
Jip-jung-ha-da is mental focus; ju-ryeok-ha-da implies putting 'power' (effort/resources) into something.
Usage Notes
Very common in economic news and business reports describing a company's main strategy.
Common Mistakes
Ensure you use the particle '~에' with the target of focus.
Memory Tip
'Ju' (main) + 'Ryeok' (power) = putting your main power into something.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '주' (main/pour) and '력' (power/strength).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 프로젝트의 성공을 위해 전 팀원이 ____하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 주력
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추진력
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