This is the 7057th most frequent Korean word.
정규직
"정규직" means "a permanent or full-time employee."
"정규직" refers to being employed full-time and having the benefits associated with such a position, as opposed to temporary or part-time employment.
저는 이제 정규직으로 일하고 있습니다.
I am now working as a full-time employee.
Here, "정규직" represents the aspiration or goal of attaining a full-time position.
정규직이 되기 위해 열심히 일하고 있어요.
I am working hard to become a regular employee.
In this context, "정규직" is contrasted with "계약직" (contract-based employment) to highlight employment differences.