노동력
The total number of people who are available to work; also the physical and mental capacity of a person to perform labor.
Examples
3 of 5숙련된 노동력의 확보가 경제 성장의 관건입니다.
Securing skilled labor is the key to economic growth.
정부는 외국인 노동력을 도입하기로 결정했습니다.
The government decided to introduce foreign labor.
이 일은 노동력이 너무 많이 들어서 힘들어.
This job is hard because it requires too much labor.
Word Family
Memory Tip
노동 (Labor) + 력 (Power/Force).
Quick Quiz
고령화 사회가 진행되면서 젊은 ( )이 급격히 줄고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 노동력
Examples
숙련된 노동력의 확보가 경제 성장의 관건입니다.
academicSecuring skilled labor is the key to economic growth.
정부는 외국인 노동력을 도입하기로 결정했습니다.
formalThe government decided to introduce foreign labor.
이 일은 노동력이 너무 많이 들어서 힘들어.
informalThis job is hard because it requires too much labor.
기업은 노동력 비용을 절감하기 위해 자동화를 도입합니다.
businessCompanies introduce automation to reduce labor costs.
풍부한 노동력 덕분에 공장이 활발하게 돌아가요.
everydayThanks to the abundant labor force, the factory is running actively.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
노동력을 투입하다
input labor
노동력이 풍부하다
labor is abundant
노동력을 상실하다
lose one's labor capacity
Often Confused With
인력 (personnel/manpower) focuses on the number of people, while 노동력 focuses on the capacity or force of work.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics related to economy, employment, and demographics.
Common Mistakes
Avoid saying '노동력 사람' (labor force people); just use '노동력' or '노동자' (workers).
Memory Tip
노동 (Labor) + 력 (Power/Force).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 勞動力.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The shrinking labor force due to low birth rates is a critical issue in Korea.
Quick Quiz
고령화 사회가 진행되면서 젊은 ( )이 급격히 줄고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 노동력
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