This is the 2584th most frequent Korean word.
부상
"Injury" or "wound".
Here, '부상' refers to a physical injury sustained during an event, specifically a soccer match.
그는 축구 경기 도중에 다리에 부상을 입었습니다.
He was injured in his leg during the soccer match.
In this context, '부상' symbolizes an ascent or rise in status or performance, applied metaphorically to an improvement in sales performance.
그 회사는 신제품 출시로 매출 부상을 기대하고 있습니다.
The company is expecting a rise in sales with the launch of the new product.
This usage of '부상' again represents physical injuries, formed due to an accident involving chemical spills.