3 Essential Economy Headline Keywords for TOPIK Reading
Master economy keywords like μ λ§, μΈμ, and νλ½ to decode Korean news headlines. Perfect for TOPIK II preparation and reading news.
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Master economy keywords like μ λ§, μΈμ, and νλ½ to decode Korean news headlines. Perfect for TOPIK II preparation and reading news.
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Korean news headlines often omit particles and use specific Hanja-based nouns to save space. Understanding these terms allows you to predict whether a situation is improving or worsening before reading the full article.
This term is used when experts or institutions predict future trends. It is almost always paired with positive or negative modifiers. In TOPIK reading tasks, look for this word to identify the main theme of a report or survey results.
λ°μ μ λ§balgeun jeonmang β Bright outlook
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ν μ λ§bultumyeonghan jeonmang β Uncertain outlook
Specifically used for prices, taxes, or interest rates. Unlike the general word for 'increase' (μ¦κ°), 'μΈμ' implies a hike in a set value or cost. If you see this in a headline, expect the article to discuss rising costs of living.
Used for falling values, such as stock prices, exchange rates, or real estate market trends. It is the direct antonym of 'μμΉ' (rise). In TOPIK graphs, this word frequently describes a downward trend over a specific period.
β Sharp drop β Drop in figures
λ¬Όκ° μΈμ μ°λ €mulga insang uryeo β λ¬Όκ°κ° μ€λ₯ΌκΉ λ΄ κ±±μ λ©λλ€.μμΆ μ λ§ λ°μsuchul jeonmang balgeum β μμΆμ΄ μλ κ²μΌλ‘ μμν©λλ€.μ£Όκ° νλ½ μ§μjuga harak jisok β μ£Όμ κ°κ²©μ΄ κ³μν΄μ λ¨μ΄μ§κ³ μμ΅λλ€.Notes:
μΈμinsang is the standard term for raising interest rates (κΈλ¦¬).μ λ§jeonmang refers to the future forecast or outlook of the economy.νλ½harak describes the downward movement of prices or values.Give 5 βspot the keywordβ prompts.
μ λ§jeonmang in the first paragraph of a news report.μΈμinsang refers to taxes or wages.νλ½harak is described as 'sharp' (κΈκ²©ν) or 'gradual' (μλ§ν).κΈλ¦¬ μΈμgeumri insang β Interest rate hike
κ°κ²© μΈμgagyeok insang β Price increase
κΈκ²©ν νλ½geupgyeokhan harakμμΉ νλ½suchi harak