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재택근무
jaetaekgeunmu
working from home
재택근무가 일반화되면서 오피스 문화가 변화하고 있다.
As remote work becomes common, office culture is changing.
Business
formal
A work arrangement where employees perform their duties from home or another location outside the traditional office, typically using digital tools and communication platforms.
회사는 재택근무를 허용하여 직원들의 워라밸을 개선하고 있다.
The company is allowing remote work to improve employees' work-life balance.
재택근무 시스템을 도입하기 위해 IT 인프라를 강화해야 한다.
We need to strengthen our IT infrastructure to implement a remote work system.
This term became widely used in Korea after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work policies.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
In formal business contexts, '재택근무' is preferred over '원격근무' when referring specifically to home-based work.
Gold Rule
Pronunciation
The '근' in '근무' is pronounced as 'geun' (not 'gun'), similar to '근무시간' (working hours).
Word Origin
Combination of 재택 (jaetaek, 'home') and 근무 (geunmu, 'work'). The term gained prominence in Korean work culture during the 2020s.
Usage Notes
While '재택근무' and '원격근무' are often used interchangeably, '재택근무' specifically implies working from home, whereas '원격근무' can include working from other locations.
Word Breakdown
재택
home
root근무
work
root한영사전