ForbiddenTome

갑질

gapjil

SpicySouth Koreaby pioneer · 3/27/2026
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Meaning

Abusing a position of power over someone in a weaker position — treating subordinates, employees, or service workers poorly because you can. From 갑 (the dominant party) + 질 (negative behavior/conduct). A serious social issue in Korean workplace culture.

갑 = the dominant party (Party A)

질 = behavior / conduct (negative connotation)

Example

That manager is doing 갑질. HR needs to know.

Equivalent

Power abuse

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