record vs history in Korean

기록vs역사

record

기록record

기록 (record) means information that is written down or kept so you can check it later. At school, it often means things like attendance, grades, test results, or notes. You can also use it for sports results or personal notes about what happened.

When to use record
history

역사history

"History" means the story of the past, including important people, places, and events. In school, history (역사) is a subject where students learn about long ago. You can also use this word when talking about the past of a country, city, or building.

When to use history

How they differ

역사 is about the past, like world history or school history. 기록 is saved information you can check later, such as attendance or grades.