사퇴

This is the 1650th most frequent Korean word.

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사퇴

Resignation.


Here, '사퇴' is used to indicate the act of resigning from a position, primarily reflecting a personal decision in a formal context.

그는 회사 내 문제가 커지자 사퇴를 결심했다.

He decided to resign as the issues within the company grew larger.


In this case, '사퇴' is used to describe a sudden cessation of duties, often in the political or public sector.

정치인은 논란 속에서 갑작스럽게 사퇴 선언을 했다.

The politician unexpectedly announced his resignation amidst controversy.


Here, '사퇴' denotes resignation suggested or forced by circumstances or external pressure.

해당 사건이 공개된 이후 해당 이사는 사퇴 압박을 받았다.

After the incident was revealed, the director faced pressure to resign.