This is the 117th most frequent Korean word.
당
The Korean word "당" can mean "party" (e.g., political party), "hall," or "sugar," depending on context.
Here, '당' is used to indicate 'per' or 'each', suggesting a unit-based distribution.
출석률이 높아서 학생당 추가 점수를 부여했습니다.
Due to high attendance rates, we awarded extra points per student.
In this sentence, '당' refers to a political 'party' or organization.
당에서 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다.
The party announced a new policy.
'고당' in this context combines '고' (high) and '당' (hall or building), forming a compound word for a tall or sophisticated structure or hall.