This is the 3412th most frequent Korean word.
대선을
"대선을" is the noun "대선" in an inflected form, meaning "presidential election" in English.
In this sentence, '대선을' refers to 'presidential election' as a specific event being observed, used as the object of the verb '지켜보다' (to watch closely).
올해 대선을 다들 관심 있게 지켜보고 있어요.
People are closely watching this year's presidential election.
Here, '대선을' indicates the presidential election, focusing on the preparation aspect by the candidates, serving as the object of the verb '준비하다' (to prepare).
대선을 준비하는 후보들이 열심히 캠페인을 하고 있습니다.
Candidates preparing for the presidential election are actively campaigning.
In this case, '대선을' is used to refer to the presidential election in the context of an upcoming event, linked to '앞두고' (ahead of).