This is the 3944th most frequent Korean word.
외환위기
"Foreign exchange crisis."
The term '외환위기' refers to the financial crisis in general, emphasizing its significant impact on societal changes.
한국 사회는 외환위기 이후 많은 변화를 겪었습니다.
Korean society underwent significant changes after the financial crisis.
Here, '외환위기' is used about a particular topic studied analytically, highlighting its causative aspects and results.
이 책은 외환위기의 원인과 결과를 설명하고 있습니다.
This book explains the causes and consequences of the financial crisis.
In this sentence, '외환위기' is used to refer to the specific period when the financial crisis affected businesses extensively.