This is the 2579th most frequent Korean word.
복귀
"복귀" means "return" or "comeback."
Here, '복귀' is used to indicate returning to a starting place or original state after an interval away.
그는 긴 여행 후에 집으로 복귀했다.
He returned home after a long trip.
'복귀' in this sentence signifies restoring a status or position after a decline or absence.
그 팀은 몇 년간의 부진 끝에 정상에 복귀했다.
The team returned to the top after years of underperformance.
This usage of '복귀' refers to someone resuming their duties or position after a hiatus.