B1 noun Neutral

기관

[ki.ɡwan]

An organization or establishment founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose. It can also refer to an organ in a body or an engine part.

Examples

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1

공공 기관에서 일하고 싶어요.

I want to work at a public institution.

2

이 기관은 아동 복지를 위해 설립되었습니다.

This institution was established for child welfare.

3

그 기관은 믿을 만한 곳이야?

Is that institution trustworthy?

Word Family

Noun
기관
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Memory Tip

Gi (Base) + Gwan (Office) = Official base/office.

Quick Quiz

이번 행사는 여러 공공 ___의 후원을 받았다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 기관

Examples

1

공공 기관에서 일하고 싶어요.

everyday

I want to work at a public institution.

2

이 기관은 아동 복지를 위해 설립되었습니다.

formal

This institution was established for child welfare.

3

그 기관은 믿을 만한 곳이야?

informal

Is that institution trustworthy?

4

연구 기관들은 데이터 공유에 합의했다.

academic

Research institutions agreed to share data.

5

금융 기관으로부터 대출을 받았습니다.

business

I received a loan from a financial institution.

Word Family

Noun
기관

Common Collocations

정부 기관 government agency
공공 기관 public institution
교육 기관 educational institution
의료 기관 medical institution
비영리 기관 non-profit organization

Common Phrases

국가 기관

state organ

유관 기관

related organizations

전문 기관

specialized agency

Often Confused With

기관 vs 단체

Dan-che is a group of people, while Gi-gwan is a more formal, structured institution or agency.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Reading and Listening when referring to authorities or schools.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '기관' meaning 'engine' or 'bronchi' (respiratory) in medical contexts.

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Memory Tip

Gi (Base) + Gwan (Office) = Official base/office.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 機 (machine/basis) + 關 (connection/barrier).

Grammar Patterns

기관을 설립하다 기관에 문의하다
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Cultural Context

Public institutions are highly sought-after workplaces in Korea due to job stability.

Quick Quiz

이번 행사는 여러 공공 ___의 후원을 받았다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 기관

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