삼전 출신 양향자, 평택캠퍼스 앞 단식…“반도체 멈추면...
Introduction
Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 반도체 | bandoche | semiconductor | 반도체 산업은 한국의 중요한 산업이에요.The semiconductor industry is important to Korea. |
| 노사 갈등 | nosa galdeung | labor-management conflict | 노사 갈등이 심해졌어요.The labor-management conflict became serious. |
| 단식 | danshik | fasting/hunger strike | 그는 무기한 단식을 시작했어요.He began an indefinite hunger strike. |
| 총파업 | chongpayup | general strike | 총파업이 예정되어 있어요.A general strike is scheduled. |
| 대타협 | daetaheop | major compromise/grand agreement | 대타협이 필요해요.A major compromise is necessary. |
| 촉구하다 | chokguhada | to urge/to call for | 그들은 평화를 촉구했어요.They urged peace. |
| 차질 | chajil | disruption/delay | 생산에 차질이 생겼어요.Production experienced disruption. |
| 후보 | hubo | candidate | 그녀는 지사 후보예요.She is a gubernatorial candidate. |
| 무기한 | mugihan | indefinite/unlimited | 무기한 시위가 시작되었어요.An indefinite protest began. |
| 경제가 멈추다 | gyeongjega meomcuda | the economy comes to a standstill | 경제가 멈추면 안 돼요.The economy cannot come to a standstill. |
| 절박하다 | jeolbakhada | to be urgent/desperate | 상황이 절박해요.The situation is urgent. |
| 심화되다 | simhwadoeda | to worsen/to intensify | 문제가 심화되었어요.The problem intensified. |
Reading Text
한국의 한 정치인이 반도체 산업의 노사 갈등을 해결하기 위해 특별한 행동을 시작했습니다.
A Korean politician has taken special action to address labor-management conflicts in the semiconductor industry.
평택에 있는 삼성전자 공장 앞에서 그녀는 무기한 단식을 시작했고, 이것은 노사 대타협을 촉구하기 위한 것이었습니다.
In front of a Samsung Electronics factory in Pyeongtaek, she began an indefinite hunger strike, which was intended to urge a major compromise between labor and management.
그녀는 "반도체가 멈추면 대한민국 경제가 멈춘다"고 말했으며, 이 상황이 얼마나 심각한지를 강조했습니다.
She stated, "If semiconductors stop, the South Korean economy stops," emphasizing how serious the situation had become.
총파업이 며칠 앞으로 다가온 상황에서, 반도체 생산에 차질이 생길 수 있다는 우려가 커지고 있었습니다.
As a general strike approached within days, concerns were growing that semiconductor production could experience disruption.
이 행동에는 여러 정치인들과 지지자들이 함께했으며, 이는 이 문제가 단순한 노사 문제가 아니라 국가 경제 전체에 영향을 미치는 문제임을 보여줍니다.
Several politicians and supporters joined this action, demonstrating that this issue was not merely a labor matter but one affecting the entire national economy.
정치인은 노사 양쪽에 대해 비판적인 말도 함께 전달했으며, 빠른 해결을 촉구했습니다.
The politician also conveyed critical remarks to both labor and management sides, urging a swift resolution.
이러한 행동은 한국 사회에서 대기업과 노동자 간의 관계, 그리고 국가 경제의 중요성이 얼마나 큰지를 보여주는 사례입니다.
This action exemplifies how important the relationship between large corporations and workers is in Korean society, and how crucial national economic stability remains.
Grammar Points
얼마나 -(으)ㄴ/는지 how (much / very)
Used to express 'how (much/very)' in an embedded clause. Formed by attaching -(으)ㄴ/는지 after an adjective or verb, often preceded by 얼마나.
📖 그녀는 "반도체가 멈추면 대한민국 경제가 멈춘다"고 말했으며, 이 상황이 얼마나 심각한지를 강조했습니다. She said 'If semiconductors stop, the Korean economy stops,' and emphasized how serious this situation is.
✏️ 그 영화가 얼마나 재미있는지를 말로 표현하기 어렵습니다. It is hard to express in words how interesting that movie is.
-기 위해(서) in order to
Attached to a verb stem to express purpose: 'in order to do.' The verb stem takes -기 위해(서).
📖 한국의 한 정치인이 반도체 산업의 노사 갈등을 해결하기 위해 특별한 행동을 시작했습니다. A Korean politician started a special action in order to resolve the labor-management conflict in the semiconductor industry.
✏️ 건강을 유지하기 위해 매일 운동을 합니다. I exercise every day in order to maintain my health.
Cultural Notes
South Korea's heavy reliance on semiconductor manufacturing is deeply rooted in the country's post-war economic development strategy. Beginning in the 1960s-70s, the government deliberately invested in technology-based industries to transform Korea from an agricultural society into an industrial powerhouse, and semiconductors became a cornerstone of this transformation. Understanding this historical context helps explain why Korean politicians and society view disruptions in semiconductor production as threats to national security and prosperity—it's not merely about one company's profits, but about the survival and competitiveness of the entire nation in the global economy. Additionally, labor disputes in Korea often attract significant political attention because strong labor movements have been part of Korea's democratic and social history since the 1980s, making them matters of national concern rather than just workplace issues.
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