No. 8,766 in Korean
갈취
Extortion.
In a sentence
그는 돈을 갈취하려 했습니다.
He tried to extort money.
The word '갈취' is used here to mean 'extortion,' indicating an illegal act of obtaining something, especially money.
그런 방식으로의 갈취는 법적으로 용납되지 않습니다.
Such forms of extortion are not legally permissible.
'갈취' in this sentence refers to the concept of extortion in a general, legal context.
그녀는 갈취를 당한 것에 대해 경찰에 신고했습니다.
She reported to the police about being extorted.
Here, '갈취' describes the act of extortion that was experienced by someone.
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