In terms of: -에 있어서

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  • 🧭 -에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] means “in / for / when it comes to / in terms of” a field, scope, or viewpoint.
  • 📚 It is formal and essay-friendly, so it shines in reports, presentations, TOPIK writing, and academic arguments.
  • 🚧 It does not mean “located at.” Even though it contains 있다 [it-da] (“to exist/be”), the grammar works as a viewpoint/scope marker.
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🌈 The Big Picture

-에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] is a formal way to say “in terms of,” “when it comes to,” “for,” or “in” a certain domain. It usually attaches to a noun that names a field, situation, role, activity, or viewpoint. 🧭
Think of it like putting a neat label on the lens you are using: in education, for companies, when it comes to health, in making decisions. It helps the reader know exactly which angle you are discussing. 🔍
Because it sounds polished and written, it is especially useful in advanced grammar, essays, debates, presentations, and formal explanations. In casual speech, learners often choose simpler expressions like -면에서 [-myeon-e-seo] (“in the aspect of”) or -에게 [-e-ge] (“for/to someone”) instead. 🗣️

🎨 The Core -에 있어서 Family

  • 명사 + 에 있어서 = in / for / when it comes to + noun
    • 교육에 있어서 [gyo-yuk-e i-sseo-seo] — in education / when it comes to education 🎓
    • 회사에 있어서 [hoe-sa-e i-sseo-seo] — for a company / in terms of a company 🏢
  • 명사 + 에 있어서는 = when it comes to that noun specifically; 는 [neun] adds contrast or topic focus.
    • 안전에 있어서는 [an-jeon-e i-sseo-seo-neun] — when it comes to safety specifically 🦺
  • 명사 + 에 있어서도 = also in / even when it comes to that noun; 도 [do] means “also/even.”
    • 문화에 있어서도 [mun-hwa-e i-sseo-seo-do] — also in culture / even in cultural terms 🎭
  • 동사 어간 + 는 데 있어서 = in doing something / when it comes to doing something. Here -는 데 [-neun de] turns the action into “the matter/process of doing.”
    • 문제를 해결하는 데 있어서 [mun-je-reul hae-gyeol-ha-neun de i-sseo-seo] — in solving a problem 🧩

🛠️ How They Work in a Sentence

  • 건강은 행복에 있어서 중요한 요소예요. [geon-gang-eun haeng-bok-e i-sseo-seo jung-yo-han yo-so-ye-yo]
      • Health is an important factor in happiness. 🩺
      건강 [geon-gang] = health, 행복 [haeng-bok] = happiness, 요소 [yo-so] = factor.
  • 회사의 성장에 있어서는 신뢰가 가장 중요해요. [hoe-sa-ui seong-jang-e i-sseo-seo-neun sil-loe-ga ga-jang jung-yo-hae-yo]
      • When it comes to a company’s growth, trust is most important. 🏢
      성장 [seong-jang] = growth, 신뢰 [sil-loe] = trust, 가장 [ga-jang] = most.
  • 자료를 분석하는 데 있어서 기준이 필요해요. [ja-ryo-reul bun-seok-ha-neun de i-sseo-seo gi-jun-i pi-ryo-hae-yo]
      • In analyzing data, standards are necessary. 📊
      자료 [ja-ryo] = data/materials, 분석하다 [bun-seok-ha-da] = to analyze, 기준 [gi-jun] = standard.

🧩 General Formation Rule

  1. Noun scope: 명사 + 에 있어서 → “in terms of noun / when it comes to noun”
      • 환경에 있어서 [hwan-gyeong-e i-sseo-seo] — in terms of the environment 🌿
  1. Focused/contrasted scope: 명사 + 에 있어서는 → “when it comes to noun specifically”
      • 비용에 있어서는 [bi-yong-e i-sseo-seo-neun] — when it comes to cost specifically 💸
  1. Additive scope: 명사 + 에 있어서도 → “also/even in terms of noun”
      • 디자인에 있어서도 [di-ja-in-e i-sseo-seo-do] — also in terms of design 🎨
  1. Action scope: 동사 어간 + 는 데 있어서 → “in doing / when it comes to doing”
      • 계획을 세우는 데 있어서 [gye-hoe-geul se-u-neun de i-sseo-seo] — in making a plan 🗓️
No irregular conjugation is hiding here; the key is choosing a real scope/viewpoint noun and not treating the phrase as physical location. Grammar gremlin defeated. 🧌

📚 Cross-check note

The meaning, spacing, and formal usage of -에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo], plus the related words in this lesson, were checked against National Institute of Korean Language resources at korean.go.kr. ✅

🪞 Synonym Alert

  • -면에서 [-myeon-e-seo] — “in the aspect of”; common and a little more everyday.
      • 효율 면에서 [hyo-yul myeon-e-seo] = in terms of efficiency ⚙️
  • -의 관점에서 [-ui gwan-jeom-e-seo] — “from the perspective/viewpoint of”; good for analysis.
      • 소비자의 관점에서 [so-bi-ja-ui gwan-jeom-e-seo] = from the consumer’s perspective 🛒
  • -에 대해 / -에 대해서 [-e dae-hae / -e dae-hae-seo] — “about/regarding”; focuses on topic, not always scope.
      • 정책에 대해 [jeong-chaek-e dae-hae] = about policy 📜
  • -에게 [-e-ge] — “to/for someone”; often more natural when the scope is a person or group.
      • 학생에게 중요해요 [hak-saeng-e-ge jung-yo-hae-yo] = it is important for students 🎒

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

  • ❌ 서울에 있어서 만나요. [seo-ul-e i-sseo-seo man-na-yo] → ✅ 서울에서 만나요. [seo-ul-e-seo man-na-yo] (“Let’s meet in Seoul.”) — use 에서 [-e-seo] for action location. 🗺️
  • ❌ 저에게 있어서 커피가 마셔요. [jeo-e-ge i-sseo-seo keo-pi-ga ma-syeo-yo] → ✅ 저는 커피를 마셔요. [jeo-neun keo-pi-reul ma-syeo-yo] (“I drink coffee.”) — do not use this formal scope grammar for simple daily actions. ☕
  • ❌ 친구에 있어서 선물을 줬어요. [chin-gu-e i-sseo-seo seon-mu-reul jwot-seo-yo] → ✅ 친구에게 선물을 줬어요. [chin-gu-e-ge seon-mu-reul jwot-seo-yo] (“I gave a gift to a friend.”) — use 에게 [-e-ge] for recipient. 🎁
  • ❌ 비용에 있어서도만 중요해요. [bi-yong-e i-sseo-seo-do-man jung-yo-hae-yo] → ✅ 비용에 있어서도 중요해요. [bi-yong-e i-sseo-seo-do jung-yo-hae-yo] (“It is also important in terms of cost.”) — avoid stacking focus particles randomly. 💸
  • ❌ Using -에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] in every sentence → ✅ Save it for formal scope, viewpoint, or analysis. Too much of it makes prose wear a tiny business suit. 👔
You now have a polished lens for advanced Korean arguments: point to the scope, name the viewpoint, and let -에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] do the formal framing. 🧭✨
 

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Instructions: Complete each sentence with the most natural -에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] family form. Say the sentence aloud, then open the Answer toggle to check the meaning and nuance.
1. 건강은 행복＿＿＿＿ 중요한 요소예요.
[geon-gang-eun haeng-bok ＿＿＿＿ jung-yo-han yo-so-ye-yo]
Health is an important factor in happiness. 🩺
Answer
에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] — 행복에 있어서 means “in terms of happiness.” Use the plain scope form.
2. 회사의 성장＿＿＿＿ 신뢰가 가장 중요해요.
[hoe-sa-ui seong-jang ＿＿＿＿ sil-loe-ga ga-jang jung-yo-hae-yo]
When it comes to a company’s growth, trust is most important. 🏢
Answer
에 있어서는 [-e i-sseo-seo-neun] — 는 adds topic focus: “when it comes to growth specifically.”
3. 자료를 분석하는 데＿＿＿＿ 기준이 필요해요.
[ja-ryo-reul bun-seok-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ gi-jun-i pi-ryo-hae-yo]
In analyzing data, standards are necessary. 📊
Answer
있어서 [i-sseo-seo] — after -는 데, use 있어서: “in doing/analyzing.”
4. 안전＿＿＿＿ 속도가 전부는 아니에요.
[an-jeon ＿＿＿＿ sok-do-ga jeon-bu-neun a-ni-e-yo]
When it comes to safety, speed is not everything. 🦺
Answer
에 있어서는 [-e i-sseo-seo-neun] — safety is the focused domain.
5. 환경＿＿＿＿ 작은 선택도 의미가 있어요.
[hwan-gyeong ＿＿＿＿ ja-geun seon-taek-do ui-mi-ga i-sseo-yo]
Even in terms of the environment, small choices have meaning. 🌿
Answer
에 있어서도 [-e i-sseo-seo-do] — 도 means “also/even.”
6. 정책＿＿＿＿ 시민의 신뢰가 필요해요.
[jeong-chaek ＿＿＿＿ si-min-ui sil-loe-ga pi-ryo-hae-yo]
In terms of policy, citizens’ trust is necessary. 📜
Answer
에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] — policy is the scope of the statement.
7. 문화를 이해하는 데＿＿＿＿ 언어가 중요해요.
[mun-hwa-reul i-hae-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ eo-neo-ga jung-yo-hae-yo]
In understanding culture, language is important. 🎭
Answer
있어서 [i-sseo-seo] — 이해하는 데 있어서 means “in understanding.”
8. 비용＿＿＿＿ 효율도 함께 봐야 해요.
[bi-yong ＿＿＿＿ hyo-yul-do ham-kke bwa-ya hae-yo]
When it comes to cost, we should also look at efficiency. 💸
Answer
에 있어서는 [-e i-sseo-seo-neun] — the sentence zooms in on cost as a focused topic.
9. 디자인＿＿＿＿ 사용자의 관점이 중요해요.
[di-ja-in ＿＿＿＿ sa-yong-ja-ui gwan-jeom-i jung-yo-hae-yo]
Also in design, the user’s perspective is important. 🎨
Answer
에 있어서도 [-e i-sseo-seo-do] — “also in terms of design.”
10. 문제를 해결하는 데＿＿＿＿ 대화가 필요해요.
[mun-je-reul hae-gyeol-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ dae-hwa-ga pi-ryo-hae-yo]
In solving a problem, dialogue is necessary. 🧩
Answer
있어서 [i-sseo-seo] — action scope: 해결하는 데 있어서, “in solving.”
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Vocabulary Box
  • 건강 → health
  • 행복 → happiness
  • 요소 → factor
  • 회사 → company
  • 성장 → growth
  • 신뢰 → trust
  • 자료 → data/materials
  • 분석하다 → to analyze
  • 기준 → standard
  • 안전 → safety
  • 환경 → environment
  • 정책 → policy
  • 문화 → culture
  • 이해하다 → to understand
  • 비용 → cost
  • 효율 → efficiency
  • 디자인 → design
  • 사용자 → user
  • 관점 → perspective
  • 문제 → problem
  • 해결하다 → to solve
  • 대화 → dialogue
Tip 💡 에 있어서 frames a scope; 에 있어서는 spotlights it; 에 있어서도 adds “also/even.”
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🎯 Practice Hub — In terms of: -에 있어서
 
Welcome to your -에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] practice zone. You’ll train formal scope, viewpoint, contrast, additive focus, and action-scope sentences without turning your brain into grammar kimchi. 🧭
 
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📝 Instructions: Complete each sentence with the best form, read the Korean aloud, then open the Answer toggle. Pay attention to whether the sentence needs plain scope, contrast, “also/even,” or action-scope wording.
 

Exercise 1 — Scope Lens Basics 🧭

A. 교육＿＿＿＿ 평등은 중요한 가치예요.
[gyo-yuk ＿＿＿＿ pyeong-deung-eun jung-yo-han ga-chi-ye-yo]
In education, equality is an important value. 🎓
Answer
에 있어서 — 교육에 있어서 frames education as the scope.
B. 연구＿＿＿＿ 정확한 자료가 필요해요.
[yeon-gu ＿＿＿＿ jeong-hwak-han ja-ryo-ga pi-ryo-hae-yo]
In research, accurate data is necessary. 🔬
Answer
에 있어서 — research is the formal domain.
C. 경제＿＿＿＿ 안정은 큰 목표예요.
[gyeong-je ＿＿＿＿ an-jeong-eun keun mok-pyo-ye-yo]
In the economy, stability is a major goal. 💹
Answer
에 있어서 — 경제 is the scope.
D. 기술＿＿＿＿ 변화는 빠르게 일어나요.
[gi-sul ＿＿＿＿ byeon-hwa-neun ppa-reu-ge i-reo-na-yo]
In technology, change happens quickly. 💻
Answer
에 있어서 — formal “in terms of technology.”
E. 문화＿＿＿＿ 언어는 핵심 요소예요.
[mun-hwa ＿＿＿＿ eo-neo-neun haek-sim yo-so-ye-yo]
In culture, language is a key factor. 🎭
Answer
에 있어서 — the sentence discusses the cultural domain.
F. 건강＿＿＿＿ 수면은 기본이에요.
[geon-gang ＿＿＿＿ su-myeon-eun gi-bo-ni-e-yo]
In terms of health, sleep is basic. 😴
Answer
에 있어서 — health is the scope.
G. 소통＿＿＿＿ 경청은 매우 중요해요.
[so-tong ＿＿＿＿ gyeong-cheong-eun mae-u jung-yo-hae-yo]
In communication, listening is very important. 👂
Answer
에 있어서 — formal scope with 소통.
H. 협력＿＿＿＿ 신뢰는 출발점이에요.
[hyeom-nyeok ＿＿＿＿ sil-loe-neun chul-bal-jeo-mi-e-yo]
In cooperation, trust is the starting point. 🤝
Answer
에 있어서 — cooperation is the domain.
I. 행복＿＿＿＿ 관계는 큰 의미가 있어요.
[haeng-bok ＿＿＿＿ gwan-gye-neun keun ui-mi-ga i-sseo-yo]
In happiness, relationships have great meaning. 😊
Answer
에 있어서 — happiness is the viewpoint/scope.
J. 학습＿＿＿＿ 꾸준함은 힘이 돼요.
[hak-seup ＿＿＿＿ kku-jun-ham-eun hi-mi dwae-yo]
In learning, consistency becomes strength. 📚
Answer
에 있어서 — 학습 gives the scope.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 교육 → education
  • 평등 → equality
  • 가치 → value
  • 연구 → research
  • 정확하다 → to be accurate
  • 자료 → data/materials
  • 경제 → economy
  • 안정 → stability
  • 목표 → goal
  • 기술 → technology
  • 변화 → change
  • 일어나다 → to happen
  • 문화 → culture
  • 언어 → language
  • 핵심 → core/key
  • 건강 → health
  • 수면 → sleep
  • 소통 → communication
  • 경청 → attentive listening
  • 협력 → cooperation
  • 신뢰 → trust
  • 출발점 → starting point
  • 행복 → happiness
  • 관계 → relationship
  • 학습 → learning
  • 꾸준함 → consistency
Tip 💡 Plain 에 있어서 is the default formal “scope lens.”
 

Exercise 2 — Topic Focus with 에 있어서는 🔍

A. 안전＿＿＿＿ 작은 실수도 위험해요.
[an-jeon ＿＿＿＿ ja-geun sil-su-do wi-heom-hae-yo]
When it comes to safety, even small mistakes are dangerous. 🦺
Answer
에 있어서는 — 는 highlights safety specifically.
B. 비용＿＿＿＿ 현실적인 계획이 필요해요.
[bi-yong ＿＿＿＿ hyeon-sil-jeo-gin gye-hoe-gi pi-ryo-hae-yo]
When it comes to cost, a realistic plan is necessary. 💸
Answer
에 있어서는 — cost is the focused topic.
C. 품질＿＿＿＿ 타협이 어려워요.
[pum-jil ＿＿＿＿ ta-hyeo-bi eo-ryeo-wo-yo]
When it comes to quality, compromise is difficult. 🧪
Answer
에 있어서는 — focus/contrast: quality specifically.
D. 시간＿＿＿＿ 우선순위가 중요해요.
[si-gan ＿＿＿＿ u-seon-sun-wi-ga jung-yo-hae-yo]
When it comes to time, priorities are important. ⏰
Answer
에 있어서는 — spotlights time as the domain.
E. 윤리＿＿＿＿ 결과보다 과정이 중요해요.
[yul-li ＿＿＿＿ gyeol-gwa-bo-da gwa-jeong-i jung-yo-hae-yo]
When it comes to ethics, process is more important than results. ⚖️
Answer
에 있어서는 — ethical scope with contrastive focus.
F. 교육＿＿＿＿ 학생의 경험을 봐야 해요.
[gyo-yuk ＿＿＿＿ hak-saeng-ui gyeong-heo-meul bwa-ya hae-yo]
When it comes to education, we should look at students’ experiences. 🎓
Answer
에 있어서는 — education is the focused topic.
G. 환경＿＿＿＿ 장기적인 관점이 필요해요.
[hwan-gyeong ＿＿＿＿ jang-gi-jeo-gin gwan-jeo-mi pi-ryo-hae-yo]
When it comes to the environment, a long-term perspective is necessary. 🌿
Answer
에 있어서는 — formal focus on the environment.
H. 정책＿＿＿＿ 시민의 의견이 중요해요.
[jeong-chaek ＿＿＿＿ si-min-ui ui-gyeo-ni jung-yo-hae-yo]
When it comes to policy, citizens’ opinions are important. 🗳️
Answer
에 있어서는 — the topic is policy specifically.
I. 디자인＿＿＿＿ 사용자의 편의가 핵심이에요.
[di-ja-in ＿＿＿＿ sa-yong-ja-ui pyeo-ni-ga haek-si-mi-e-yo]
When it comes to design, user convenience is key. 🎨
Answer
에 있어서는 — design is the focus domain.
J. 소통＿＿＿＿ 말보다 태도가 중요할 때가 있어요.
[so-tong ＿＿＿＿ mal-bo-da tae-do-ga jung-yo-hal ttae-ga i-sseo-yo]
When it comes to communication, sometimes attitude matters more than words. 💬
Answer
에 있어서는 — focus on communication specifically.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 안전 → safety
  • 실수 → mistake
  • 위험하다 → to be dangerous
  • 비용 → cost
  • 현실적이다 → to be realistic
  • 계획 → plan
  • 품질 → quality
  • 타협 → compromise
  • 어렵다 → to be difficult
  • 시간 → time
  • 우선순위 → priority
  • 윤리 → ethics
  • 결과 → result
  • 과정 → process
  • 학생 → student
  • 경험 → experience
  • 장기적이다 → to be long-term
  • 관점 → perspective
  • 정책 → policy
  • 시민 → citizen
  • 의견 → opinion
  • 편의 → convenience
  • 말 → words/speech
  • 태도 → attitude
Tip 💡 에 있어서는 often feels like “as for this domain specifically.”
 

Exercise 3 — Also / Even with 에 있어서도 ➕

A. 문화＿＿＿＿ 변화는 계속돼요.
[mun-hwa ＿＿＿＿ byeon-hwa-neun gye-sok-dwae-yo]
Also in culture, change continues. 🎭
Answer
에 있어서도 — 도 adds “also.”
B. 기술＿＿＿＿ 윤리는 중요해요.
[gi-sul ＿＿＿＿ yul-li-neun jung-yo-hae-yo]
Even in technology, ethics are important. 💻
Answer
에 있어서도 — “also/even in terms of technology.”
C. 경제＿＿＿＿ 환경을 생각해야 해요.
[gyeong-je ＿＿＿＿ hwan-gyeong-eul saeng-gak-hae-ya hae-yo]
Even in the economy, we should think about the environment. 💹
Answer
에 있어서도 — additive scope.
D. 교육＿＿＿＿ 다양성이 필요해요.
[gyo-yuk ＿＿＿＿ da-yang-seong-i pi-ryo-hae-yo]
Also in education, diversity is necessary. 🌈
Answer
에 있어서도 — includes education as another domain.
E. 연구＿＿＿＿ 창의성이 힘이 돼요.
[yeon-gu ＿＿＿＿ chang-ui-seong-i hi-mi dwae-yo]
Also in research, creativity becomes a strength. 🔬
Answer
에 있어서도 — “also in research.”
F. 협력＿＿＿＿ 책임감이 필요해요.
[hyeom-nyeok ＿＿＿＿ chaeg-im-ga-mi pi-ryo-hae-yo]
Also in cooperation, responsibility is necessary. 🤝
Answer
에 있어서도 — additive domain with 도.
G. 소통＿＿＿＿ 침묵이 의미를 가질 수 있어요.
[so-tong ＿＿＿＿ chim-mu-gi ui-mi-reul ga-jil su i-sseo-yo]
Even in communication, silence can have meaning. 🤫
Answer
에 있어서도 — “even in communication.”
H. 건강＿＿＿＿ 마음의 안정이 중요해요.
[geon-gang ＿＿＿＿ ma-eum-ui an-jeong-i jung-yo-hae-yo]
Also in health, mental stability is important. 🧘
Answer
에 있어서도 — adds health to the discussion.
I. 학습＿＿＿＿ 휴식은 필요해요.
[hak-seup ＿＿＿＿ hyu-si-geun pi-ryo-hae-yo]
Even in learning, rest is necessary. 🛋️
Answer
에 있어서도 — “even in learning.”
J. 정책＿＿＿＿ 현장의 목소리를 들어야 해요.
[jeong-chaek ＿＿＿＿ hyeon-jang-ui mok-so-ri-reul deu-reo-ya hae-yo]
Also in policy, we should listen to voices from the field. 📣
Answer
에 있어서도 — additive “also in terms of policy.”
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Vocabulary Box
  • 문화 → culture
  • 변화 → change
  • 계속되다 → to continue
  • 기술 → technology
  • 윤리 → ethics
  • 경제 → economy
  • 환경 → environment
  • 생각하다 → to think
  • 교육 → education
  • 다양성 → diversity
  • 연구 → research
  • 창의성 → creativity
  • 힘 → strength
  • 협력 → cooperation
  • 책임감 → sense of responsibility
  • 소통 → communication
  • 침묵 → silence
  • 의미 → meaning
  • 건강 → health
  • 마음 → mind/heart
  • 안정 → stability
  • 학습 → learning
  • 휴식 → rest
  • 정책 → policy
  • 현장 → field/site
  • 목소리 → voice
Tip 💡 도 turns the scope into “also/even in that area.”
 

Exercise 4 — Action Scope with -는 데 있어서 🛠️

A. 문제를 해결하는 데＿＿＿＿ 협력이 필요해요.
[mun-je-reul hae-gyeol-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ hyeom-nyeo-gi pi-ryo-hae-yo]
In solving a problem, cooperation is necessary. 🧩
Answer
있어서 — action scope: 해결하는 데 있어서.
B. 자료를 분석하는 데＿＿＿＿ 정확성이 중요해요.
[ja-ryo-reul bun-seok-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ jeong-hwak-sseong-i jung-yo-hae-yo]
In analyzing data, accuracy is important. 📊
Answer
있어서 — -는 데 있어서 = “in doing.”
C. 계획을 세우는 데＿＿＿＿ 목표가 분명해야 해요.
[gye-hoe-geul se-u-neun de ＿＿＿＿ mok-pyo-ga bun-myeong-hae-ya hae-yo]
In making a plan, the goal should be clear. 🗓️
Answer
있어서 — use after 세우는 데.
D. 결정을 내리는 데＿＿＿＿ 정보가 필요해요.
[gyeol-jeong-eul nae-ri-neun de ＿＿＿＿ jeong-bo-ga pi-ryo-hae-yo]
In making a decision, information is necessary. 🧠
Answer
있어서 — action noun phrase plus 있어서.
E. 관계를 유지하는 데＿＿＿＿ 대화가 중요해요.
[gwan-gye-reul yu-ji-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ dae-hwa-ga jung-yo-hae-yo]
In maintaining relationships, dialogue is important. 💬
Answer
있어서 — “in maintaining relationships.”
F. 문화를 이해하는 데＿＿＿＿ 언어가 도움이 돼요.
[mun-hwa-reul i-hae-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ eo-neo-ga do-u-mi dwae-yo]
In understanding culture, language is helpful. 🎭
Answer
있어서 — action scope with 이해하는 데.
G. 의견을 조정하는 데＿＿＿＿ 시간이 걸려요.
[ui-gyeo-neul jo-jeong-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ si-ga-ni geol-lyeo-yo]
In adjusting opinions, time is required. ⏳
Answer
있어서 — the process of adjusting opinions is the scope.
H. 정책을 평가하는 데＿＿＿＿ 기준이 필요해요.
[jeong-chae-geul pyeong-ga-ha-neun de ＿＿＿＿ gi-ju-ni pi-ryo-hae-yo]
In evaluating policy, standards are necessary. 📜
Answer
있어서 — 평가하는 데 있어서 = “in evaluating.”
I. 팀을 이끄는 데＿＿＿＿ 책임감이 중요해요.
[ti-meul i-kkeu-neun de ＿＿＿＿ chaeg-im-ga-mi jung-yo-hae-yo]
In leading a team, responsibility is important. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑
Answer
있어서 — action scope after 이끄는 데.
J. 갈등을 줄이는 데＿＿＿＿ 경청이 효과적이에요.
[gal-deung-eul ju-ri-neun de ＿＿＿＿ gyeong-cheong-i hyo-gwa-jeo-gi-e-yo]
In reducing conflict, listening is effective. 🕊️
Answer
있어서 — 줄이는 데 있어서 frames the action process.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 문제 → problem
  • 해결하다 → to solve
  • 협력 → cooperation
  • 자료 → data/materials
  • 분석하다 → to analyze
  • 정확성 → accuracy
  • 계획 → plan
  • 세우다 → to establish/make
  • 목표 → goal
  • 분명하다 → to be clear
  • 결정 → decision
  • 내리다 → to make/bring down
  • 정보 → information
  • 관계 → relationship
  • 유지하다 → to maintain
  • 대화 → dialogue
  • 문화 → culture
  • 이해하다 → to understand
  • 도움 → help
  • 의견 → opinion
  • 조정하다 → to adjust
  • 평가하다 → to evaluate
  • 팀 → team
  • 이끌다 → to lead
  • 갈등 → conflict
  • 줄이다 → to reduce
  • 효과적이다 → to be effective
Tip 💡 Use -는 데 있어서 when the scope is “in doing” an action.
 

Exercise 5 — Mixed Mastery + Pitfall Patrol 🛡️

A. 서울＿＿＿＿ 회의를 해요.
[seo-ul ＿＿＿＿ hoe-ui-reul hae-yo]
We have a meeting in Seoul. 🗺️
Answer
에서 [-e-seo] — ❌ 서울에 있어서 would misuse the scope grammar as a location marker. ✅ Use 에서 for action location.
B. 학생＿＿＿＿ 이 설명은 어려울 수 있어요.
[hak-saeng ＿＿＿＿ i seol-myeong-eun eo-ryeo-ul su i-sseo-yo]
For students, this explanation can be difficult. 🎒
Answer
에게 [-e-ge] — ❌ 학생에 있어서 can sound overly stiff here. ✅ 에게 naturally means “for students.”
C. 환경＿＿＿＿ 개인의 선택도 중요해요.
[hwan-gyeong ＿＿＿＿ gae-in-ui seon-taek-do jung-yo-hae-yo]
Even in terms of the environment, individual choices are important. 🌿
Answer
에 있어서도 — ✅ 도 adds “even/also.” Avoid random particle stacking like 도만.
D. 커피를 마시는 데＿＿＿＿ 조용한 시간이 좋아요.
[keo-pi-reul ma-si-neun de ＿＿＿＿ jo-yong-han si-ga-ni jo-a-yo]
When it comes to drinking coffee, quiet time is nice. ☕
Answer
있어서 — grammatically possible, but for casual coffee talk it may sound too formal. Use it when deliberately framing the activity.
E. 정책＿＿＿＿ 효과와 비용을 함께 봐야 해요.
[jeong-chaek ＿＿＿＿ hyo-gwa-wa bi-yong-eul ham-kke bwa-ya hae-yo]
When it comes to policy, we should look at effect and cost together. 📜
Answer
에 있어서는 — ✅ focused policy domain. This is a natural formal use.
F. 친구＿＿＿＿ 선물을 줬어요.
[chin-gu ＿＿＿＿ seon-mu-reul jwot-seo-yo]
I gave a gift to a friend. 🎁
Answer
에게 [-e-ge] — ❌ 친구에 있어서 is not for recipients. ✅ Use 에게.
G. 품질＿＿＿＿ 낮은 기준은 문제가 돼요.
[pum-jil ＿＿＿＿ na-jeun gi-ju-neun mun-je-ga dwae-yo]
When it comes to quality, low standards become a problem. 🧪
Answer
에 있어서는 — ✅ focus on quality; strong formal sentence.
H. 디자인＿＿＿＿ 접근성이 중요해요.
[di-ja-in ＿＿＿＿ jeop-geun-sseong-i jung-yo-hae-yo]
Also in design, accessibility is important. 🎨
Answer
에 있어서도 — ✅ “also in terms of design.”
I. 결정을 내리는 데＿＿＿＿ 감정만으로는 부족해요.
[gyeol-jeong-eul nae-ri-neun de ＿＿＿＿ gam-jeong-ma-neu-ro-neun bu-jo-kae-yo]
In making a decision, emotion alone is not enough. 🧠
Answer
있어서 — ✅ action-scope form. 만으로는 means “with only.”
J. 일상 대화＿＿＿＿ 이 표현은 조금 딱딱해요.
[il-ssang dae-hwa ＿＿＿＿ i pyo-hyeo-neun jo-geum ttak-ttak-hae-yo]
In everyday conversation, this expression is a little stiff. 🗣️
Answer
에 있어서는 — ✅ grammatically fine, and the sentence itself warns about register. In casual speech, simpler wording may sound warmer.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 서울 → Seoul
  • 회의 → meeting
  • 하다 → to do
  • 학생 → student
  • 설명 → explanation
  • 어렵다 → to be difficult
  • 환경 → environment
  • 개인 → individual
  • 선택 → choice
  • 커피 → coffee
  • 마시다 → to drink
  • 조용하다 → to be quiet
  • 정책 → policy
  • 효과 → effect
  • 비용 → cost
  • 친구 → friend
  • 선물 → gift
  • 주다 → to give
  • 품질 → quality
  • 낮다 → to be low
  • 기준 → standard
  • 디자인 → design
  • 접근성 → accessibility
  • 결정 → decision
  • 감정 → emotion
  • 부족하다 → to be insufficient
  • 일상 대화 → everyday conversation
  • 표현 → expression
  • 딱딱하다 → to be stiff
Tip 💡 Pitfall patrol: scope grammar is not a location marker, recipient marker, or casual-every-sentence seasoning.
 
🎉 Fantastic work — you can now use -에 있어서 [-e i-sseo-seo] to frame formal arguments by scope, viewpoint, contrast, and action. Your Korean essays just got a very tidy compass. 🧭✨