This is the 3399th most frequent Korean word.
당직
"당직" means "being on duty" or "assigned duty."
In this sentence, '당직' refers to the responsibility or duty assigned to someone during a specific period, usually to handle urgent tasks or to represent the organization during off hours.
그는 이번 주에 회사에서 당직을 섰습니다.
He was on duty at the company this week.
Here, '당직자' derives from '당직' and signifies the person assigned to the duty or on-call responsibilities.
당직자는 비상 상황에 대비해 항상 대기해야 합니다.
The person on duty must always be prepared for emergency situations.
In this usage, '당직' pertains to the service or position designated for handling urgent or immediate care situations, such as an emergency room setup.