This is the 766th most frequent Korean word.


Soon.


Here, '곧' is used to indicate that the action is happening shortly.

그는 곧 도착할 거예요.

He will arrive soon.


In this sentence, '곧' is part of '곧장', which means 'straight ahead'.

곧장 가면 그 건물이 보일 거예요.

If you go straight, you'll see that building.


The word '곧' again means 'soon' here, expressing that the end is nearing.

이 일이 곧 끝날 것 같아요.

I think this task will end soon.