Korean slang profile
유비컴
yubikeom
Ubiquitous computing
A shortened expression for ubiquitous computing, in which computers permeate everyday life without being conspicuous.
- Expanded form
- ubiquitous computingubiquitous computing
- Other spellings
- 유비컴 시대
- Earliest source found
- Dec 31, 2000
- Documented trend period
- Not verified
This is the earliest source we have verified, not the date the term was coined.
01Examples, with English translations
- Example by Julimmal
그 글은 유비컴 시대의 생활 모습을 설명했다.
The piece explained everyday life in the 유비컴 era.
02Documented history
- 2000The 국립국어연구원’s 『2000년 신어』 lists the spelling and meaning of “유비컴”.[1]
03Origin & word formation
This expression was checked in the 국립국어연구원’s 『2000년 신어』. The expanded form or corresponding name given by the collection is “ubiquitous computing”. The first coiner and actual first use have not been verified.
Evidence for the origin explanationMedium
The definition, expanded form, or paired name in the official collection of the time was checked. This relies on a single source; the original re-quoted articles, first coinage, and current range of use require separate verification.
04Sources
Original titles and links are preserved. An English translation does not replace the original source.
- 2000년 신어, 본문 239쪽 (국립국어연구원)Published Dec 31, 2000Original source checked Nov 15, 2026