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TOPIK 5noun

연임

yeonim [여님]

연임이 · 연임을

serving consecutive terms, reappointment

Example

그 대표는 연임에 성공해 4년 더 일하게 되었습니다.

The chairperson won a second term and will serve four more years.

Word parts

연 continuous임 office

Literally 'continuous office'.

Good to know

Korean presidents serve a single five-year term, so presidential 연임 is not allowed.