督

督 is a phono-semantic compound:

目 (eye) – semantic element, symbolizing watching or overseeing;

叔 (suk, uncle) – phonetic element, providing the sound (dok in Korean).

Thus, the character expresses the meaning of watching over and supervising.

Semantic range:

- to supervise, to oversee – 감독하다, 살피다.

- to direct, command, manage – 거느리다, 지휘하다.

- extended: responsibility for oversight, discipline.

It is widely used in administrative, military, and modern professional contexts (e.g., “director” in film).

감독 (監督) – supervision, film/theater director.

사독 (司督) – overseer, manager.

독찰 (督察) – inspection, supervision.