Powering Through Conflict: Mastering Korean for Energy Transition Debates

This blog post teaches advanced Korean expressions for discussing social conflicts, specifically those arising from the energy transition in Korea. It introduces four key phrases: ‘상생 방안’ (a win-win solution), ‘이해관계가 엇갈리다’ (to have conflicting interests), ‘공청회를 열다’ (to hold a public hearing), and ‘사회적 합의를 도출하다’ (to derive a social consensus). For each expression, the post provides a detailed explanation, pronunciation tips, an example dialogue, and cultural context related to Korea’s Green New Deal and the NIMBY phenomenon. The lesson aims to help learners navigate complex negotiations and understand modern Korean society.