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TOPIK 6noun

작금

jakgeum [작끔]

작금이 · 작금을 (usually 작금의)

these days, the present time, recently

Example

작금의 경제 상황은 매우 어렵습니다.

The current economic situation is very difficult.

Word parts

작 yesterday금 now

Literally 'yesterday and today'.

Good to know

Mostly in formal writing and news as 작금의 + noun 'the present ~'.