Learn Korean with News: Korea's 4 Major Public Insurances - Essential Knowledge for Workers
Learn Korean with News: Korea's 4 Major Public Insurances - Essential Knowledge for Workers
Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. If you are planning to work in Korea, whether as a part-timer or a full-time employee, there is one crucial system you absolutely must understand: '4대보험' (The 4 Major Public Insurances).
Many foreigners get surprised when they receive their first paycheck in Korea because the amount is smaller than they expected! This is because insurance premiums are automatically deducted. However, this is actually a fantastic social security system that protects you from various risks. It consists of National Pension (노후 준비), Health Insurance (의료 혜택), Employment Insurance (실업 급여), and Workers' Compensation Insurance (산재 보상). The best part? Your employer usually pays half of the cost for you!
In today’s interactive lesson, we will dive into this highly practical social system while mastering essential business and society vocabulary. We will also learn useful intermediate grammar patterns: 'V-(으)려면' (If you intend to / want to), 'N(으)로서' (As [a role/status]), and 'A/V-(으)ㄴ/는 셈이다' (It is practically... / You could say that...).
Be sure to click the sentences in the interactive module below to listen to the premium native audio, and practice your speaking out loud! Let’s explore Korea's social safety net and upgrade your professional Korean fluency today!
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Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you in class soon! Let's reach your fluency goals together!
Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you in class soon!
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