This is the 6252nd most frequent Korean word.
시작했으며
"Started" or "has started."
In this context, '시작했으며' means 'has started and', indicating the initiation of the new project.
그녀는 새로운 프로젝트를 시작했으며 큰 기대를 하고 있습니다.
She has started a new project and has high expectations.
Here, '시작했으며' links the starting of the program with its current status, emphasizing the timeline and continuity.
우리는 이 프로그램을 3개월 전에 시작했으며 지금은 성공적으로 운영되고 있습니다.
We started this program three months ago and it is now operating successfully.
In this sentence, '시작했으며' connects the company's start date with its current prestigious status, showing progression over time.