What does gongsisaeng mean in Korean?

공시생 Gongsisaeng

Also written: 공무원 시험 준비생

Meaning

Someone studying for the civil-service exam.

When
Appeared around 2013, peaked around 2018
Heard in
school, self-improvement
Feels
neutral, determination
Politeness
Casual. Fine with friends and online; skip it in formal writing or with people you should be polite to.

How Koreans use Gongsisaeng

  • 공시생 루틴.

    A gongsisaeng's daily routine.

  • 공시생 식단.

    A gongsisaeng's meal plan.