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국제화

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Understanding '국제화' (Internationalization)

'국제화' refers to the process of becoming international or expanding international relations and exchanges. It is commonly used in contexts like business, education, and society where global connections are emphasized.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '국제화' when discussing companies expanding overseas, educational institutions promoting foreign exchange, or societies adapting to global standards.

Typical Collocations

  • 국제화 시대 (era of internationalization): highlights the current globalized world.
  • 국제화 정책 (internationalization policy): government or organizational strategies to promote global integration.
  • 국제화 노력 (efforts for internationalization): actions taken to become more global.

Usage Notes

'국제화' is a noun and often appears with verbs like '하다' (to do) or '진행되다' (to be carried out). It is a formal term used in academic, business, and official contexts. Avoid confusing it with '세계화' (globalization), which has a broader meaning including cultural and economic integration worldwide.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '국제화' with '국제' (international). Remember, '국제화' emphasizes the process or state of becoming international, not just the adjective 'international.'

Example Sentences

이 회사는 국제화를 위해 해외 지사를 설립했다.

I hoesa-neun gukjehwa-reul wihae haeo jisa-reul seolliphaetda.

This company established overseas branches for internationalization.

국제화 시대에는 외국어 능력이 매우 중요하다.

Gukjehwa sidae-eneun oegugeo neungnyeok-i maeu jungyohada.

In the era of internationalization, foreign language skills are very important.

대학은 국제화를 위해 다양한 교환 학생 프로그램을 운영한다.

Daehak-eun gukjehwa-reul wihae dayanghan gyohwan haksaeng peurogeuraem-eul unyeonghanda.

The university operates various exchange student programs for internationalization.