[입이트이는영어] Mandatory Military Service / 국방의 의무

2020.05.06

 

 

# Study Group Questions

1. Do you think military service should be mandatory? Why or why not?
2. Have you served in the military? If so, describe your experience. If not, describe someone else's experience.
3. What are some things that should change about military service?
 

# SPEECH PRACTICE

Talk about mandatory military service in Korea.

Technically, Korea is still at war with North Korea. That's why it's a country with mandatory conscription. Korean men are compelled to serve in the military for a certain period.
Korea's military consists of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. Each branch of the military has a different period of service. You can apply to whichever you prefer. These days, the periods of service are getting shorter, and the treatment of soldiers is improving.
People develop social skills, patience, and survival skills in the military. The military service becomes a lifelong memory for many people.
 

[해석]

엄밀히 말하면, 대한민국은 아직도 북한과 군사적 대치를 하고 있다. 그래서 의무 복무제를 채택하고 있는 나라이다. 한국 남성들은 일정 기간 의무적으로 군 복무를 해야 한다.
대한민국의 군대는 육군, 해군, 공군, 해병대로 구성되어 있다. 각 군별로 복무 기간이 다르고, 원하는 곳에 지원할 수 있다. 요즘은 군 복무 기간이 더 짧아지고 있고, 장병들의 처우도 개선 되어 가고 있다.
사람들은 군 생활을 통해 사회성, 인내심, 생존력을 기르게 된다. 군 복무 경험은 많은 이들에게 평생의 추억으로 남기도 한다.
 

# Key Expressions

be at war with ~와 군사 대립 중이다
mandatory conscription 의무 복무
be compelled to 반드시 ~해야 한다
serve in the military 군 복무를 하다
consist of ~으로 구성되어 있다
branch of the military 군 병과
period of service 복무 기간
apply to ~에 지원하다
treatment of soldiers 장병들에 대한 처우
develop social skills 사회성을 기르다
lifelong memory 평생 가는 추억
 

# Pattern Practice

1. be compelled to 반드시 ~해야 한다
Korean men are compelled to serve in the military for a certain period.
All applicants are compelled to take this test.
I was compelled to give up my seat.

2. period of service 복무 기간
Each branch of the military has a different period of service.
During my period of service, I wrote a lot of letters.
The period of service has been getting shorter in recent years.

3. lifelong memory 평생 가는 추억
The military service becomes a lifelong memory for many people.
My college graduation ceremony is a lifelong memory.
Our honeymoon remains a lifelong memory for us.
 

# Dialogue Practice 

A: When did you serve in the military?
B: Oh, I was enlisted from 2001 until 2003.
A: I see. Did you have a hard time during your service?
B: It was rough at first, but I really picked up a lot.
A: For example?
B: I learned how to be part of a group, and I became a more patient person.
A: I see.
B: I can certainly say that I will always remember my time in the military.

A: 언제 군 복무를 했나요?
B: 아, 저는 2001년에 입대해서 2003년에 제대했어요.
A: 그랬군요. 군 생활이 힘들지는 않았어요?
B: 처음에는 힘들었지만, 배운 점도 정말 많았어요.
A: 예를 들면요?
B: 단체 생활하는 법을 배웠고, 인내심도 더 많이 생겼어요.
A: 그렇군요.
B: 군 생활은 평생 기억에 남을 경험임에는 분명해요.
 

# Key Expressions 

serve in the military 군 생활을 하다
be enlisted 입대하다, 군 생활을 하다
have a hard time 고생하다
pick up 배우다, 습득하다
part of a group 단체의 일원
time in the military 군 복무 기간
 

# Composition Practice 

1. 내 탓이었기 때문에 비용은 내가 지불해야 했다. (be compelled to)
2. 군 복무 기간이 끝나고 곧바로 대학에 복학하지 않았다. (period of service)
3. 이건 나에게 평생 남을 추억이 될 것 같아. (lifelong memory)
4. 내 친구들 중에는 군 복무를 아직 안 한 애들도 있어. (serve in the military)
5. 집중하면, 유용한 팁을 많이 배울 수 있다. (pick up)