gamjeom

Gamjeom, written 감점 in Korean, is a term used to describe the deduction of points as a penalty for violating rules, regulations, or standards. The word combines 감 meaning to reduce or subtract and 점 meaning point. In Korea, gamjeom is commonly applied in various scoring systems where a violation lowers an overall score.

In educational settings, students may receive gamjeom for late submissions, absences, cheating, or misconduct. The deduction reduces their course grade or affects eligibility for honors, scholarships, or progression, depending on institutional policies. In workplace or organizational contexts, gamjeom can appear in performance evaluations or compliance scoring, lowering the overall assessment score after violations or errors.

In sports or competitive environments, gamjeom can denote penalty points assessed for fouls or rule infractions, which may affect rankings or qualification for competitions. In regulatory or licensing systems, penalty frameworks sometimes use the broader idea of point deductions to enforce compliance, though the specific terminology may vary; in Korea, 벌점 (demerit points) is a common term for traffic-related or formal sanctions, whereas 감점 is used to describe point deductions more generally.

The exact rules, thresholds, and consequences of gamjeom differ across institutions and contexts. Accumulation of deducted points can lead to consequences such as warnings, grade penalties, disqualification, or loss of privileges. The concept serves as a mechanism to encourage adherence to rules and standards by attaching a measurable penalty to violations.

See also: demerit point, penalty point, scoring system.