Semantic shifts in the terminology of information technologies in the professional lexicon of the Korean language

this article is dedicated to the study of semantic shifts in the terminology of information technologies observed in the professional lexicon of the Korean language. The study is based on the IMRAD model, which provides a structured approach to analyzing the problem, including an introduction, methods, results, and discussion. The introduction substantiates the relevance of studying semantic changes in the context of the rapid development of the IT sphere and the globalization of professional language. The author emphasizes that information technology terminology has become a field for active linguistic reprocessing, leading to the emergence of new semantic nuances and the adaptation of borrowed terms to the specific features of the Korean linguistic system. The results section demonstrates the main directions and nature of the semantic changes. Processes of shifting semantic boundaries have been identified, driven by the introduction of borrowings, the adaptation of foreign terms, and their further evolution within professional discourse. It is noted that some terms have lost their originally narrow specialized connotations, acquiring new contextual meanings that correspond to the realities of the Korean IT industry. In the discussion, interpretations of the obtained data are presented in light of modern language theory and the dynamics of professional communities. The author discusses the significance of the identified changes for the future development of the terminological system and offers recommendations for managing the language norm under conditions of constant technological renewal. The results obtained can be useful for both linguistics specialists and IT practitioners, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the study.

semantic shift, terminology, information technologies, professional lexicon, Korean language