This is the 4797th most frequent Korean word.
공격은
"Attack" or "offense."
In this sentence, "공격은" is used to specify the subject 'attack,' serving as the topic that performs the action in the sentence.
상대의 공격은 예상치 못하게 시작되었다.
The opponent's attack began unexpectedly.
Here, "공격은" highlights 'attack' as the focal point of the statement, emphasizing it in a proverbial context.
공격은 최선의 방어라고 말할 수 있습니다.
An attack can be said to be the best defense.
"공격은" in this context introduces the subject 'his attack,' describing its quality and nature.