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TOPIK 3noun

공공요금

gonggongyogeum

공공요금이 · 공공요금을

utility bills, public service charges

Example

내년부터 전기와 가스 같은 공공요금이 오를 예정입니다.

Utility rates such as electricity and gas are expected to go up starting next year.

Word parts

공 public공 together요 fee금 money

공공 'public' + 요금 'fee'.

Good to know

Covers electricity, gas, water and public transit fares — set or regulated by the government.