🏛️ Political & Economic Topics in Korean – Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6)

In this post, you'll learn how to understand and discuss advanced political and economic topics in Korean using real-life expressions from news editorials. Perfect for TOPIK 5–6 learners aiming to sharpen their comprehension, vocabulary, and argumentation skills.

🗣️ Sample Editorial Sentences

“심상찮은 서울 집값 상승세는 공급 부족이 주된 원인이다.”
“This alarming rise in Seoul housing prices is primarily due to supply shortages.”

어휘:

• 심상찮다: to be serious or concerning
• 상승세: upward trend
• 공급 부족: supply shortage

“법인세 인하에도 불구하고 기업 투자와 소비가 둔화되었다.”
“Despite corporate tax cuts, business investment and consumer spending have slowed.”
어휘:

• 법인세 인하: corporate tax reduction
• 투자: investment
• 둔화되다: to decelerate, to slow down

📚 Vocabulary Table

Korean	Meaning
상승세	upward trend
공급 부족	supply shortage
투자	investment
둔화되다	to slow down
법인세 인하	corporate tax reduction

🛠 Discussing Politics & Economy

• 정부는 부동산 정책의 근본적인 개혁이 필요합니다. (The government needs a fundamental reform in housing policy.)
• 고물가와 저성장은 소비 심리를 위축시키고 있습니다. (High inflation and low growth are weakening consumer sentiment.)
• 청년층의 고용 불안정이 장기적인 경제 문제로 이어질 수 있습니다. (Youth employment instability may become a long-term economic issue.)

🧠 Tips for Advanced Learners

• Try to read full-length newspaper articles from sources like 조선일보, 한겨레, 중앙일보.
• Pay attention to formal and passive constructions such as “~되어야 한다”, “~에 따른”
• Build your opinion essays using connectors: 그러나 (however), 또한 (also), 반면에 (on the other hand)

💡 Did You Know?

As of 2025, over 83% of South Koreans live in urban areas, one of the highest urbanization rates in the world. This trend has heavily influenced housing prices, infrastructure development, and political priorities. Seoul alone accounts for nearly 20% of the nation’s total population. (Source: Statistics Korea & World Bank)

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💌 Final Thoughts:
Reading Korean editorials is one of the most effective ways to prepare for TOPIK II writing and sharpen your advanced skills. Challenge yourself with real-world issues, learn formal structures, and be confident in expressing complex ideas. ✍️

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