Say "Corona Daily Life" Instead of "With Corona Era"

"Sky Walkway" Recommended as Korean Alternative to "Skywalk"

As the social distancing level 2 was announced due to the spread of COVID-19, the roads around Gwanghwamun in Seoul appeared empty on the 23rd. Photo by Joint Press Corps

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Institute of the Korean Language recommended on the 24th that the term "With Corona Era" be replaced with the Korean expression "Corona Ilsang" (literally, "Corona Daily Life"). In addition, they suggested "Haneul Sanchaekro" ("Sky Walkway") and "Gyeomeop Hyeonsang" ("Multiple Job Phenomenon") as Korean alternatives to "skywalk" and "multi-careerism," respectively.

The term "With Corona Era" refers to a period in which people must continue their daily lives while preventing the spread of COVID-19. The selection of the alternative term "Corona Ilsang" was based on survey results. In a public acceptance survey conducted on approximately 600 people on August 18 and 19, 96% of respondents said the term was appropriate.

"Skywalk" refers to a structure installed in high places such as mountains or observatories, designed to give the feeling of walking in the air. The floor is made of transparent bridges or walkways, allowing visitors to enjoy the surrounding scenery. "Multi-careerism" describes the phenomenon of individuals seeking self-realization through various social activities, rather than being tied to a single profession. During the "Saemalmoim" (New Words Committee) held from August 14 to 16, the Ministry and the Institute selected "Haneul Sanchaekro" and "Gyeomeop Hyeonsang" as the respective alternatives.

The Saemalmoim is a committee that provides easy-to-understand Korean alternatives for difficult foreign neologisms before they become widespread. Experts from various fields, including Korean language, foreign languages, education, public relations and publishing, information and communications, and media, participate in the committee. The Ministry and the Institute plan to continue promoting the use of these alternatives, encouraging government agencies and media outlets to take the lead in adopting them.

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