This is the 6436th most frequent Korean word.
어쨌든
"Anyway" or "in any case."
Here, '어쨌든' suggests a resolution to try regardless of previous considerations or doubts.
어쨌든 일단 시도해 볼게요.
Anyway, I'll try first.
In this context, '어쨌든' emphasizes that despite possible issues or circumstances, the promise was fulfilled.
어쨌든 그는 약속을 지켰어요.
Anyway, he kept his promise.
'어쨌든' is used here to stress the necessity of solving the problem irrespective of any opposition or concerns.