-는 한편
Used when two different situations or actions occur simultaneously, or when adding another point while maintaining the first one.
Summary
Equivalent
While on the other hand..., At the same time..., Meanwhile...
Example
While he goes to work during the day, he also studies at graduate school at night.
그는 낮에는 회사에 다니는 한편 밤에는 대학원에서 공부한다.
Grammar rules
- Commonly used in reports or news to describe multi-faceted policies, trends, or life balance.
- 'Doing A while also doing B'.
Patterns
V/A (Verbs/Adjectives)
현재 (Present) · -는 한편
Example sentences
While he goes to work during the day, he also studies at graduate school at night.
그는 낮에는 회사에 다니는 한편 밤에는 대학원에서 공부한다.
The government is trying to stabilize prices while also working on job creation.
정부는 물가를 잡는 한편 일자리 창출에도 힘쓰고 있다.
While enjoying my hobbies, I'm also steadily working on self-development.
취미 생활을 즐기는 한편 자기 계발도 꾸준히 하고 있어요.
Conversation
A: You must be really busy lately.
요즘 정말 바쁘시겠어요.
B: I have to run the business while also taking care of the kids, so I have no time to rest.
사업을 운영하는 한편 아이들도 돌봐야 해서 쉴 틈이 없네요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct 'on the other hand/while' phrase.
Dual activities.
Mixed feelings.