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TOPIK 5noun

공적

gongjeok

공적이 · 공적을

achievements, merits, meritorious service

Example

그는 나라를 위한 공적을 인정받아 상을 받았어요.

He received an award in recognition of his service to the country.

Word parts

공 merit적 achievement

Literally 'merit and accomplishments'.

Good to know

Homonym: 공적(公的) means 'public, official', as in 공적인 자리 'an official setting'.