사회복지
Statutory services provided by the state or organizations for the benefit of the community or various groups. It covers health, housing, and financial support.
Examples
3 of 5북유럽 국가들은 높은 수준의 사회복지 시스템을 갖추고 있다.
Nordic countries have high-level social welfare systems.
사회복지 혜택이 저소득층에게 우선적으로 돌아가야 합니다.
Social welfare benefits should primarily go to low-income groups.
그는 퇴직 후에 사회복지 기관에서 봉사하고 있습니다.
He is volunteering at a social welfare institution after retirement.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sa-hoe (Society) + Bok-ji (Welfare/Well-being).
Quick Quiz
고령화 사회가 되면서 ________에 대한 수요가 늘고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 사회복지
Examples
북유럽 국가들은 높은 수준의 사회복지 시스템을 갖추고 있다.
academicNordic countries have high-level social welfare systems.
사회복지 혜택이 저소득층에게 우선적으로 돌아가야 합니다.
formalSocial welfare benefits should primarily go to low-income groups.
그는 퇴직 후에 사회복지 기관에서 봉사하고 있습니다.
businessHe is volunteering at a social welfare institution after retirement.
우리 동네에는 사회복지 시설이 잘 되어 있어.
everydayThere are good social welfare facilities in our neighborhood.
사회복지가 좋아지면 세금도 더 내야겠지?
informalIf social welfare gets better, we'll probably have to pay more taxes, right?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사회복지 공동모금회
Community Chest of Korea
보편적 사회복지
universal social welfare
사회복지 정책
social welfare policy
Often Confused With
'행복' is individual happiness (emotion), while '복지' (welfare) refers to systemic well-being and services.
Usage Notes
A very common topic in IELTS Writing Task 2 regarding taxes, aging populations, and government responsibilities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say '사회복지' when they mean '기부' (donation). '사회복지' is the systemic level.
Memory Tip
Sa-hoe (Society) + Bok-ji (Welfare/Well-being).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean '사회' (society) + '복지' (welfare).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The debate between 'universal welfare' (보편적 복지) and 'selective welfare' (선택적 복지) is a major political issue in Korea.
Quick Quiz
고령화 사회가 되면서 ________에 대한 수요가 늘고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 사회복지
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