This is the 6543rd most frequent Korean word.
예비후보
"예비후보" means "preliminary candidate" or "reserve candidate."
In this sentence, '예비후보' is used to refer to a person who is a preliminary or preparatory candidate for an official electoral position.
이 사람은 서울 시장직 예비후보로 등록되었습니다.
This person has been registered as a preliminary candidate for the position of Seoul mayor.
Here, '예비후보들' indicates multiple individuals who are in the preliminary stage of candidacy, highlighting the collective context.
예비후보들은 공식적으로 선거운동을 시작할 수 없습니다.
Preliminary candidates are not allowed to officially begin campaigning.
The term '예비후보들' is again utilized in a plural form, focusing on preliminary candidates being evaluated for progression to final candidacy.