This is the 3656th most frequent Korean word.
북측
"북측" means "the northern side" or "North Korea" in certain contexts.
In this sentence, '북측' refers to North Korea as a party or side that is participating in the negotiations.
북측 대표단이 회담에 참석했습니다.
The North Korean delegation attended the talks.
Here, '북측' is used metaphorically to indicate the nation of North Korea and its current state or affairs.
북측의 상황은 주요 뉴스 토픽이 되었습니다.
The situation in North Korea has become a major news topic.
In this usage, '북측' denotes 'the North,' referring generally to North Korea in the context of discussions or relations with the South.