경질해요 · 경질했어요 · 경질할 거예요 · 경질하세요
to replace, to dismiss and replace (an official)
Example
대통령은 사고의 책임을 물어 장관을 경질했습니다.
The president replaced the minister, holding him responsible for the accident.
Word parts
경 change+질 alternate
Literally 'change and alternate': swapping out a person in office.
Good to know
A news word for firing high officials, coaches or executives; 경질되다 is the passive.