This is the 3191st most frequent Korean word.
고민
"Worry" or "deep concern."
In this sentence, '고민' refers to the act of carefully contemplating or worrying about making a decision regarding one's career.
나는 어떤 직업을 선택해야 할지 고민하고 있어요.
I am worried about which career to choose.
Here, '고민' expresses a sense of deep thought and concern about an urgent task or problem.
그는 중요한 과제를 제출해야 해서 밤을 새워 고민했어요.
He stayed up all night worrying about an important assignment to be submitted.
In this usage, '고민' indicates the consideration and worry regarding uncertainties about the future.