Literal Translation

• 삼성을 소유한: Samsung owning

• 이 사람: This person

• 월급이 얼마나 될까?: Salary how much will it be?

Natural English Translation

• This person who owns Samsung, how much is their salary?

Word-by-word Explanation:

• 삼성 (Samsung): Samsung

• 을 (eul): Object Marker

• 소유한 (soyuhan): Owns, Possesses

• 이 (i): This

• 사람 (saram): Person

• , (comma): Pause

• 월급 (wolgeup): Salary

• 이 (i): Subject Marker

• 얼마나 (eolmana): How much

• 될까 (doelkka): Will it be? (Question form)

Sentence Structure:
This sentence is a question inquiring about the salary of the person who owns Samsung.

• Description of Person: 삼성을 소유한 이 사람 - "This person who owns Samsung..."

• Question about Salary: 월급이 얼마나 될까? - "...how much will their salary be?"

• Think of it as: "[Description of Person], what about [a specific detail related to them]?"

  • Example: 책을 읽고 있는 저 사람, 누구일까? (Chaeg-eul ilkgo inneun jeo saram, nuguilkka?) - "That person reading a book, I wonder who they are?"

Grammar Points:

• -(으)ㄴ/는 (-(eu)n/neun): Relative clause marker. Similar to the previous explanation, this turns the verb "소유하다 (soyuhada)" (to own) into the adjective "소유한 (soyuhan)" (who owns/owning) modifying the noun "사람 (saram)" (person).

  • Example: 내가 좋아하는 음식은 피자예요. (Naega joahaneun eumsigeun pijayeyo.) - The food that I like is pizza. (음식 is described as liking)

Literal Translation

• 삼성 이재용 회장은: Samsung Lee Jae-yong Chairman

• 2017년부터 현재까지: From 2017 until now

• 무보수 경영을: Unpaid management

• 이어가고 있습니다: Is continuing

Natural English Translation

• Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been continuing unpaid management from 2017 until now.

Word-by-word Explanation:

• 삼성 (Samsung): Samsung

• 이재용 (Lee Jae-yong): Lee Jae-yong (Name)

• 회장은 (Hoejang-eun): Chairman (Topic Marker)

• 2017년부터 (2017nyeonbuteo): From 2017

• 현재까지 (hyeonjaekkaji): Until now

• 무보수 (mubosu): Unpaid

• 경영을 (gyeongyeong-eul): Management (Object Marker)

• 이어가고 있습니다 (ieogago 있습니다): Is continuing

Sentence Structure:
This sentence states the fact that Chairman Lee Jae-yong is continuing his unpaid management.

• Subject: 삼성 이재용 회장은 - "Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong..."

• Timeframe: 2017년부터 현재까지 - "...from 2017 until now..."

• Action: 무보수 경영을 이어가고 있습니다 - "...is continuing unpaid management."

• Think of it as: "[Subject] [Timeframe] [Action]"

  • Example: 학생들은 아침부터 저녁까지 공부를 하고 있습니다. (Haksaengdeureun achimbuteo jeonyeokkkaji gongbuleul hago 있습니다.) - "The students are studying from morning until evening."

Grammar Points:

• -부터 -까지 (-buteo -kkaji): From - Until. It indicates the start and end point of a duration or range.

  • Example: 월요일부터 금요일까지 일합니다. (Woryoilbuteo geumyoilkkaji ilhamnida.) - I work from Monday to Friday.

Literal Translation

• 따라서: Therefore

• 공식적인: Official

• 월급은: Salary

• 없습니다: There is not

Natural English Translation

• Therefore, there is no official salary.

Word-by-word Explanation:

• 따라서 (Ttaraseo): Therefore

• 공식적인 (Gongsikjeogin): Official

• 월급 (Wolgeup): Salary

• 은 (Eun): Topic Marker

• 없습니다 (Eopseumnida): There is not, Does not exist

Sentence Structure:
This sentence concludes that because of the previous statement, there's no official salary.

• Conjunction: 따라서 - "Therefore..."

• Subject: 공식적인 월급은 - "...the official salary..."

• Result: 없습니다 - "...does not exist."

• Think of it as: "[Reason], so [Result]"

  • Example: 비가 와서 학교에 안 갔습니다. (Biga waseo hakgyoe an gatseumnida.) - "Because it rained, I didn't go to school."

Grammar Points:

• -(으)ㄴ/는 + 없다 (-(eu)n/neun + eopda): Indicates the absence of something related to the noun. In this case, "월급 (wolgeup - salary)" does not exist.

  • Example: 시간이 없다. (Sigani eopda.) - I don't have time.

Literal Translation

• 하지만: But

• 이 회장은: This chairman

• 삼성전자 등: Samsung Electronics, etc.

• 주요 계열사의: Major affiliate companies'

• 주식을: Stocks

• 다량 보유하고 있으며: Large quantity possessing and

• 이를 통해: Through this

• 막대한: Huge

• 배당금을: Dividends

• 받고 있습니다: Is receiving

Natural English Translation

• However, this chairman possesses a large quantity of stocks in major affiliate companies like Samsung Electronics, etc., and through this, is receiving huge dividends.

Word-by-word Explanation:

• 하지만 (Hajiman): However, But

• 이 (I): This

• 회장은 (Hoejang-eun): Chairman (Topic Marker)

• 삼성전자 (Samsung Jeonja): Samsung Electronics

• 등 (Deung): Etc.

• 주요 (Juyo): Major

• 계열사의 (Gyeyeolsaui): Affiliates'

• 주식을 (Jusik-eul): Stocks (Object Marker)

• 다량 (Daryang): Large quantity

• 보유하고 있으며 (boyuhago isseumyeo): Possessing and

• 이를 통해 (ireul tonghae): Through this

• 막대한 (makdaehan): Huge

• 배당금을 (baedanggeum-eul): Dividends (Object Marker)

• 받고 있습니다 (batgo isseumnida): Is receiving

Sentence Structure:
This sentence contrasts the lack of salary with the possession of stocks and the subsequent receipt of dividends.

• Contrast Marker: 하지만 이 회장은 - "However, this chairman..."

• Possession of Stocks: 삼성전자 등 주요 계열사의 주식을 다량 보유하고 있으며 - "...possesses a large quantity of stocks in major affiliate companies like Samsung Electronics, etc.,..."

• Receiving Dividends: 이를 통해 막대한 배당금을 받고 있습니다 - "...and through this, is receiving huge dividends."

• Think of it as: "[Lack of A], but [Possession of B] and [Result of Possessing B]"

  • Example: 돈은 없지만, 행복해요. (Doneun eopjiman, haengbokhaeyo.) - "I don't have money, but I'm happy."

Grammar Points:

• -(으)며 (-(eu)myeo): And. Connects two clauses where the subject is the same and the actions are happening simultaneously or are related.

  • Example: 그는 노래를 부르며 춤을 췄습니다. (Geuneun noraereul bureumyeo chumeul chwotsseumnida.) - He sang a song and danced.

Literal Translation

• 2023년에는: In 2023

• 5개 계열사에서: From 5 affiliate companies

• 총: Total

• 1991억 원의: 199.1 billion won's

• 배당금을: Dividends

• 수령한 것으로: Received as

• 알려졌습니다: It is known

Natural English Translation

• It is known that in 2023, he received a total of 199.1 billion won in dividends from 5 affiliate companies.

Word-by-word Explanation:

• 2023년에는 (2023nyeoneneun): In 2023

• 5개 (5gae): 5

• 계열사에서 (gyeyeolsaeseo): From affiliate companies

• 총 (chong): Total

• 1991억 원의 (1991eok wonui): 199.1 billion won's

• 배당금을 (baedanggeum-eul): Dividends (Object Marker)

• 수령한 것으로 (suryeonghan geotseuro): As received

• 알려졌습니다 (allyeojyeotseumnida): It is known

Sentence Structure:
This sentence reports the amount of dividends received in 2023.

• Time Marker: 2023년에는 - "In 2023..."

• Source: 5개 계열사에서 - "...from 5 affiliate companies..."

• Amount: 총 1991억 원의 배당금을 - "...a total of 199.1 billion won in dividends..."

• Reported Fact: 수령한 것으로 알려졌습니다 - "...it is known to have been received."

• Think of it as: "In [year], from [source], [amount] [thing] is known to be [action]."

  • Example: 작년에는 친구에게서 선물을 받은 것으로 알려졌습니다. (Jagnyeoneneun chinguegeseo seonmureul badeun geotseuro allyeojyeotseumnida.) - "It is known that last year I received a gift from a friend."

Grammar Points:

• -ㄴ/은 것으로 알려지다 (-(eu)n/neun geotseuro allyeojida): It is known that... This is used to report a fact that is generally known or reported by others.

  • Example: 그 사람은 부자인 것으로 알려져 있습니다. (Geu sarameun bujain geotseuro allyeojyeo 있습니다.) - It is known that that person is rich.

Literal Translation

• 이를: This

• 월별로: Monthly

• 환산하면: If converting

• 약: Approximately

• 166억 원에: To 16.6 billion won

• 달합니다: It amounts to

Natural English Translation

• Converting this to a monthly basis, it amounts to approximately 16.6 billion won.

Word-by-word Explanation:

• 이를 (Ireul): This (Object Marker)

• 월별로 (Wolbyeollo): Monthly

• 환산하면 (Hwansanhamyeon): If converting

• 약 (Yak): Approximately

• 166억 원에 (166eok won-e): To 16.6 billion won

• 달합니다 (Dalhamnida): It amounts to

Sentence Structure:
This sentence calculates the monthly equivalent of the annual dividends.

• Object Being Converted: 이를 - "This..."

• Conversion Basis: 월별로 환산하면 - "...if converting to a monthly basis..."

• Result: 약 166억 원에 달합니다 - "...it amounts to approximately 16.6 billion won."

• Think of it as: "If [thing] is converted to [basis], it amounts to [result]."

  • Example: 이 숫자를 백분율로 환산하면 50%입니다. (I sutjareul baekbunnyullo hwansanhamyeon 50%imnida.) - "If you convert this number to a percentage, it's 50%."

Grammar Points:

• -(으)면 (-(eu)myeon): If. Indicates a condition.

  • Example: 비가 오면 집에 있을 거예요. (Biga omyeon jibe isseul geo예요.) - If it rains, I will stay home.

Literal Translation

• 또한: Also

• 이 회장이: This chairman

• 보유한: Possesses

• 주식의: Stocks'

• 가치가: Value

• 상승하면서: While rising

• 얻는: Gaining

• 이익도: Profits also

• 상당합니다: Is considerable

Natural English Translation

• Also, the profit gained from the increasing value of the stocks this chairman possesses is considerable.

Word-by-word Explanation:

• 또한 (Ttohan): Also

• 이 (I): This

• 회장이 (Hoejang-i): Chairman (Subject Marker)

• 보유한 (Boyuhan): Possesses

• 주식의 (Jusik-ui): Stocks'

• 가치가 (Gachiga): Value (Subject Marker)

• 상승하면서 (Sangseunghamyeonseo): While Rising

• 얻는 (Eonneun): Gaining

• 이익도 (Iikdo): Profit Also

• 상당합니다 (Sangdanghamnida): Is considerable

Sentence Structure:
This sentence adds another source of income: profits from rising stock values.

• Addition Marker: 또한 - "Also..."

• Cause: 이 회장이 보유한 주식의 가치가 상승하면서 - "...the value of the stocks this chairman possesses while rising..."

• Effect: 얻는 이익도 상당합니다 - "...the profit gained is also considerable."

• Think of it as: "Also, because of [cause], there is [effect]."

  • Example: 날씨가 따뜻해지면서 꽃이 피기 시작했어요. (Nalssiga ttatteuthaejimyeonseo kkochi pgi sijakhaesseoyo.) - "Also, as the weather warmed up, the flowers started to bloom."

Grammar Points:

• -(으)면서 (-(eu)myeonseo): While, As. Indicates that two actions are happening simultaneously.

  • Example: 음악을 들으면서 공부해요. (Eumageul deureumyeonseo gongbuhaeyo.) - I study while listening to music.

Literal Translation

• 따라서: Therefore

• 이 회장의: This chairman's

• 실제: Actual

• 수입은: Income

• 공개된: Publicly disclosed

• 배당금보다: Than dividends

• 훨씬: Much

• 많을 것으로: To be a lot

• 추정됩니다: It is estimated

Natural English Translation

• Therefore, it is estimated that this chairman's actual income is much more than the publicly disclosed dividends.

Word-by-word Explanation:

• 따라서 (Ttaraseo): Therefore

• 이 (I): This

• 회장의 (Hoejang-ui): Chairman's

• 실제 (Silje): Actual

• 수입은 (Suibeun): Income (Topic Marker)

• 공개된 (Gonggaedoen): Publicly Disclosed

• 배당금보다 (Baedanggeumboda): Than Dividends

• 훨씬 (Hwolssin): Much

• 많을 것으로 (Maneul geotseuro): To be a lot

• 추정됩니다 (Chujeongdoemida): It is estimated

Sentence Structure:
This sentence concludes that the actual income is likely higher than what is publicly known through dividends.

• Conjunction: 따라서 - "Therefore..."

• Subject: 이 회장의 실제 수입은 - "...this chairman's actual income..."

• Comparison: 공개된 배당금보다 훨씬 많을 것으로 - "...it is estimated to be much more than the publicly disclosed dividends..."

• Conclusion: 추정됩니다 - "...it is estimated."

• Think of it as: "Therefore, [subject] is estimated to be [comparison]."

  • Example: 그의 나이는 30대일 것으로 추정됩니다. (Geui naineun 30daeil geotseuro chujeongdoemida.) - His age is estimated to be in his 30s.

Grammar Points:

• -(으)ㄹ 것으로 추정되다 (-(eu)l geotseuro chujeongdoeda): It is estimated that... Indicates an assumption or estimation based on available information.

  • Example: 내일 비가 올 것으로 추정됩니다. (Naeil biga ol geotseuro chujeongdoemida.) - It is estimated that it will rain tomorrow.