인적 자본
The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.
Examples
3 of 5회사는 인적 자본 확충을 위해 교육 프로그램을 운영한다.
The company runs training programs to expand human capital.
현대 경제에서 인적 자본의 중요성이 커지고 있다.
The importance of human capital is growing in the modern economy.
우수한 인적 자본이 국가 경쟁력의 핵심이다.
Excellent human capital is the core of national competitiveness.
Word Family
Memory Tip
In-jeok (Human) + Ja-bon (Capital) = Capital that humans carry inside them.
Quick Quiz
국가는 ( )을 강화하기 위해 교육 예산을 늘려야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인적 자본
Examples
회사는 인적 자본 확충을 위해 교육 프로그램을 운영한다.
businessThe company runs training programs to expand human capital.
현대 경제에서 인적 자본의 중요성이 커지고 있다.
academicThe importance of human capital is growing in the modern economy.
우수한 인적 자본이 국가 경쟁력의 핵심이다.
formalExcellent human capital is the core of national competitiveness.
기술 교육은 인적 자본의 가치를 높인다.
everydayTechnical education increases the value of human capital.
사람이 곧 자산이라는 말이 인적 자본을 뜻해.
informalThe saying 'people are assets' refers to human capital.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
인적 자본을 축적하다
to accumulate human capital
인적 자본의 손실
loss of human capital
인적 자본 이론
human capital theory
Often Confused With
인적 자원 (Human Resources) is often used for management, while 인적 자본 (Human Capital) is used in economic theory regarding value.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS essays about education, labor economics, and national development.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '물적 자본' (physical capital like machines/buildings).
Memory Tip
In-jeok (Human) + Ja-bon (Capital) = Capital that humans carry inside them.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 'In' (person), 'Jeok' (suffix), 'Ja' (wealth), 'Bon' (root/capital).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
South Korea's rapid economic growth is often attributed to its high investment in human capital.
Quick Quiz
국가는 ( )을 강화하기 위해 교육 예산을 늘려야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인적 자본
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