실업률
The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment. A critical social indicator used in academic contexts.
Examples
3 of 5요즘 실업률이 낮아지고 있다는 뉴스를 들었어요.
I heard news that the unemployment rate is decreasing these days.
본 논문은 실업률과 범죄 발생률의 상관관계를 고찰합니다.
This paper examines the correlation between the unemployment rate and the crime rate.
정부는 실업률을 줄이기 위해 일자리 창출에 힘쓰고 있습니다.
The government is striving to create jobs to reduce the unemployment rate.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sil (Lose) + Eop (Job) + Ryul (Rate) = Rate of losing jobs.
Quick Quiz
경기 침체로 인해 국가의 ____이 급격히 상승했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 실업률
Examples
요즘 실업률이 낮아지고 있다는 뉴스를 들었어요.
everydayI heard news that the unemployment rate is decreasing these days.
본 논문은 실업률과 범죄 발생률의 상관관계를 고찰합니다.
academicThis paper examines the correlation between the unemployment rate and the crime rate.
정부는 실업률을 줄이기 위해 일자리 창출에 힘쓰고 있습니다.
businessThe government is striving to create jobs to reduce the unemployment rate.
실업률 증가는 사회적 불안을 야기할 수 있습니다.
formalAn increase in the unemployment rate can cause social unrest.
실업률이 높아서 취업하기가 너무 힘들어.
informalIt's so hard to get a job because the unemployment rate is high.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
실업 급여
unemployment benefits
실업 대책
measures for unemployment
구직 활동
job-seeking activity
Often Confused With
실업 (unemployment) is the state; 실업률 (unemployment rate) is the statistical percentage.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 1 (describing trends in line graphs) and Task 2 (social issues).
Common Mistakes
Remember to use statistics verbs like '기록하다' (record) or '도달하다' (reach) with 실업률.
Memory Tip
Sil (Lose) + Eop (Job) + Ryul (Rate) = Rate of losing jobs.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 失 (lose), 業 (work/business), and 率 (rate).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Youth unemployment (청년 실업) is a major social and political issue in South Korea.
Quick Quiz
경기 침체로 인해 국가의 ____이 급격히 상승했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 실업률
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