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TOPIK 5noun

소관

sogwan

소관이 · 소관을

jurisdiction, area of responsibility (of a department)

Example

그 문제는 교육부 소관입니다.

That issue falls under the Ministry of Education.

Word parts

소 that which관 manage

Literally 'what one manages'.

Good to know

Pattern: N 소관이다 = it's N's job; 소관 is a duty area, 관할 more a territory or authority.