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In Korean workplaces, there are several titles used to address a boss, depending on the context and the level of formality.
Some common titles include:
- 사장님 (Sajangnim) is used to refer to the owner, president or CEO of a company.
- 대표님 (Daepyonnim) is used for the representative or heads.
- 회장님 (Hoejangnim) is used for the chairman or chairwoman of the board.
- 부장님 (Bujangnim) is used for General Managers.
- 이사님 (Isanim) is used to refer to the director.
* The Korean honorific suffix -님 (nim) is used to show respect and is somewhat comparable to titles like “Mr.,” “Mrs.,” “Miss,” “Sir,” or “Ma’am” in English. It is added to the end of a person’s title or name to convey politeness and deference. For example, “사장님 (Sajangnim)” can be translated as “Mr. President” or “Mr. CEO” in English.
