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TOPIK 5noun

보육

boyuk

보육이 · 보육을

childcare

Example

맞벌이 부부를 위한 보육 시설이 더 필요해요.

More childcare facilities are needed for dual-income couples.

Word parts

보 protect육 raise

Literally 'protect and raise'.

Good to know

보육 is the public or institutional side; 육아 is parents raising their own kids.