This study examines the semantic shift and sociolinguistic implications of the neologism “young forty,” which has become widely used as of 2025. Initially introduced as a marketing term in 2015, the expression has evolved into a derogatory label used to mock individuals in their forties, with its usage frequency surging sharply in 2025. This study confirms that “young forty” is frequently used as a term rooted in hostility caused by political differences. As fundamental alternatives to address this issue, this study proposes strengthening intergenerational communication and actively using Korean honourifics within online communities.

Abstract
1. 머리말
2. ‘영포티’ 어휘의 의미 변화와 사용 실태
    2.1. 언론 보도를 통해 살펴본 ‘영포티’의 의미 변화
    2.2. 인터넷 커뮤니티에서 사용되는 ‘영포티’ 표현
3. ‘영포티’와 혐오의 문제 - 누가 누구를 왜 ‘영포티’라 부르는가
    3.1. ‘영포티’와 자주 공기하는 표현들
    3.2. 세대 의식과 혐오 표현
4. 맺음말
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• 조원형(Lecturer, SNU College, Seoul National University) | Wonhyong Cho