This is the 2627th most frequent Korean word.
상관없이
"Regardless" or "Irrespective of."
Here, '상관없이' is used to express that the weather has no effect on the decision to travel.
날씨와 상관없이 우리는 여행을 갈 계획이다.
Regardless of the weather, we plan to go on a trip.
'상관없이' is utilized here to show that effort does not influence the predetermined result.
그 결과는 노력과 상관없이 이미 정해져 있다.
The result is already determined, regardless of the effort.
In this sentence, '상관없이' indicates that age is not considered a limiting factor for his kindness.