-는 한
Used to express that if the condition in the first clause is met or maintained, the second clause will naturally follow or be true.
Summary
Equivalent
As long as...
Example
As long as you don't give up, there is always an opportunity.
네가 포기하지 않는 한 언제나 기회는 있어.
Grammar rules
- It implies 'Provided that [X] continues, [Y] will happen.' It usually attaches to verbs.
- Often paired with words indicating a state or an ongoing action.
- With the verb '관하다' (to be related to/about), it takes the form '-(으)ㄴ 한' rather than '-는 한'.
그 일에 관한 한 제가 책임지겠습니다. (As far as that matter is concerned, I will take responsibility.)
- There is a fixed expression '가능한 한' using the adjective '가능하다' meaning 'as much as possible'.
가능한 한 빨리 연락해 주세요. (Please contact me as soon as possible.)
Patterns
V (Verbs)
현재 (Present) · -는 한
Example sentences
As long as you don't give up, there is always an opportunity.
네가 포기하지 않는 한 언제나 기회는 있어.
As long as I am in Korea, I plan to continue going to that restaurant.
제가 한국에 있는 한 계속 그 식당에 갈 생각이에요.
As long as it doesn't rain, tomorrow's picnic will go ahead as scheduled.
비가 오지 않는 한 내일 소풍은 예정대로 갈 겁니다.
Conversation
A: Is it okay if I continue proceeding with this project?
이 프로젝트를 계속 진행해도 될까요?
B: As long as the team members do not object, I think it's okay to proceed.
팀원들이 반대하지 않는 한 계속 진행해도 될 것 같아요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct phrase indicating an ongoing condition.
제가 건강하면 계속 일할 수 있어요.
회사가 이전을 안 하면 여기 다닐 거예요.