Korean word

이해관계

Pronunciation

Romanizationihaegwangye

Meaning

  • nouninterests

Example

이 계약에는 이해관계가 복잡하게 얽혀 있다.i kye ya ge neun i hae gwan gye ga pok jja pa ge eol kyeo it tta

This contract involves a complex web of interests.

Illustration for 이해관계 (interests)

More examples

정부는 이해관계를 고려해 결정을 내렸다.cheong bu neun i hae gwan gye reul ko ryeo hae kyeol jeong eul nae ryeot tta

The government made a decision after considering the interests involved.

Core concept

A web of people tied to one issue by what they may gain or lose.

Common phrases

  • 이해관계를 조정하다i hae gwan gye reul cho jeong ha da

    reconcile interests

  • 이해관계를 고려하다i hae gwan gye reul ko ryeo ha da

    take interests into account

Similar words

이해관계자ihaegwangyeja: A person or organization affected by the outcome of a particular matter.
이익iik: A gain or benefit received from an action, deal, or situation.
이권igwon: A special right to profit from a particular business, area, or resource.

Definition in Korean

특정 사안에 대해 각자에게 이익이나 불이익이 걸려 있는 사람들 사이의 관계.teuk jjeong sa a ne tae hae kak jja e ge i i gi na pu ri i gi keol lyeo in neun sa ram deul sa i ui kwan gye

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins a term for gain or loss with a term for relationship, linking each person's stake to a connection with the issue.

Usage tips

  • In reports and formal discussions, it helps identify whose position is affected by a decision rather than simply describing a personal preference.

Opposites

  • 공익kongikpublic interestnoun

Related words

  • 이해관계자ihaegwangyejastakeholdernoun

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