No. 10,020 in Korean
공익
"Public interest" or "common good."
In a sentence
이 단체는 공익을 위해 활동하고 있습니다.
This organization is working for the public good.
In this sentence, '공익' refers to the general welfare or benefit of the public, emphasizing societal advantage.
그들의 결정은 공익과 개인의 이익 사이에서 균형을 찾으려는 노력으로 보인다.
Their decision seems to be an effort to find balance between public interest and individual benefit.
Here, '공익' is contrasted with individual interest, highlighting the societal aspect of the word.
공익 광고는 사람들에게 환경 보호의 중요성을 알려줍니다.
Public service announcements inform people about the importance of environmental protection.
'공익' pertains to advertisements aimed at public education or raising awareness for the common good.
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