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Advanced Synthesis: Writing an Editorial

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TL;DR 🦄
  • 📰 사설 [sa-seol] means editorial: a short argument that names an issue, takes a position, supports it, and lands with a clear conclusion.
  • 🧠 Strong editorial writing needs 주장 [ju-jang] (claim), 근거 [geun-geo] (evidence), 반론 [bal-lon] (counterargument), and 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] (solution) in a logical order.
  • 🖋️ Advanced synthesis means combining formal written style, precise connectors, quotation/source handling, and error-control into one polished piece.
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🌈 The Big Picture

Writing an editorial is not just “having an opinion in a fancy jacket.” 🧥 A Korean 사설 [sa-seol] (editorial) or 논설문 [non-seol-mun] (argumentative essay/editorial-style writing) needs a clear social issue, a focused claim, evidence, a possible counterargument, and a conclusion that does more than wave goodbye.
 
This lesson synthesizes earlier advanced-writing skills: reading argument structure, controlling written style, using formal connectors, and handling sources carefully. The goal is to write in 문어체 [mu-neo-che] (written style), usually with steady 해라체 [hae-ra-che] (plain formal written style) endings like -다 [-da], rather than drifting into chatty 구어체 [gu-eo-che] (spoken style).
 
A good editorial feels like a well-lit hallway: the reader can see the issue, follow the reasoning, notice the opposing view, and reach the conclusion without bumping into loose sentence endings. 🚪

🎨 The Core Editorial-Writing Family

Use these pieces as your editorial toolkit:
  • 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] → issue / point of debate. This is the problem people disagree about. 🧩
  • 주장 [ju-jang] → claim / argument. This is the position the editorial defends. 🎯
  • 논지 [non-ji] → line of argument / thesis direction. More formal than 주장 [ju-jang] (claim). 🧭
  • 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence / grounds. This supports the claim. 🧱
  • 예시 [ye-si] → example. This makes evidence easier to understand. 🧪
  • 반론 [bal-lon] → counterargument. This is the opposing view. ⚖️
  • 재반박 [jae-ban-bak] → rebuttal to the counterargument. This answers the opposing view. 🛡️
  • 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] → solution. This tells what should change. 🛠️
  • 결론 [gyeol-lon] → conclusion. This restates the claim and leaves a clear final direction. 🏁
  • 문어체 [mu-neo-che] → written style; 구어체 [gu-eo-che] → spoken style; 해라체 [hae-ra-che] → plain formal written style.
 
Helpful connector expressions:
  • 우선 [u-seon] → first of all
  • 또한 [tto-han] → also / furthermore
  • 그러나 [geu-reo-na] → however
  • 반면에 [ban-myeo-ne] → on the other hand
  • 따라서 [tta-ra-seo] → therefore
  • 결국 [gyeol-guk] → ultimately / in the end
  • 예를 들어 [ye-reul deu-reo] → for example
  • 에 따르면 [e tta-reu-myeon] → according to

🛠️ How They Work in a Sentence

  • 이 사설은 쟁점을 분명히 제시한다. [i sa-seo-reun jaeng-jeo-meul bun-myeong-hi je-si-han-da] — This editorial clearly presents the issue. 📰
      • 사설 [sa-seol] = editorial, 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] = issue, 제시하다 [je-si-ha-da] = to present.
  • 근거가 충분해야 주장이 설득력을 얻는다. [geun-geo-ga chung-bun-hae-ya ju-jang-i seol-deuk-ryeo-geul eot-neun-da] — Evidence must be sufficient for a claim to gain persuasiveness. 🧱
      • 근거 [geun-geo] = evidence, 충분하다 [chung-bun-ha-da] = to be sufficient, 설득력 [seol-deuk-ryeok] = persuasiveness.
  • 그러나 반론을 무시하면 논지가 약해진다. [geu-reo-na bal-lo-neul mu-si-ha-myeon non-ji-ga ya-kae-jin-da] — However, if the counterargument is ignored, the line of argument becomes weak. ⚖️
      • 그러나 [geu-reo-na] = however, 반론 [bal-lon] = counterargument, 무시하다 [mu-si-ha-da] = to ignore, 약해지다 [ya-kae-ji-da] = to become weak.

🧩 General Formation Rule

Use this editorial-building frame:
  1. Introduce the issue: 쟁점을 제시한다. [jaeng-jeo-meul je-si-han-da] — Present the issue.
  1. State the claim: 주장을 밝힌다. [ju-jang-eul bal-kin-da] — State the claim.
  1. Add evidence: 근거와 예시를 제시한다. [geun-geo-wa ye-si-reul je-si-han-da] — Present evidence and examples.
  1. Handle opposition: 반론을 인정하고 재반박한다. [bal-lo-neul in-jeong-ha-go jae-ban-ba-kan-da] — Acknowledge the counterargument and rebut it.
  1. Land clearly: 해결책과 결론을 제시한다. [hae-gyeol-chaek-gwa gyeol-lo-neul je-si-han-da] — Present a solution and conclusion.
 
For sentence endings, keep the essay lane steady:
  • 중요하다 [jung-yo-ha-da] — it is important
  • 필요하다 [pi-ryo-ha-da] — it is necessary
  • 제시한다 [je-si-han-da] — presents
  • 강조한다 [gang-jo-han-da] — emphasizes
  • 요구된다 [yo-gu-doen-da] — is required

📚 Cross-check note

The vocabulary and formal-writing terms in this lesson were checked against 국립국어원 / korean.go.kr, including standard usage of 사설 [sa-seol] (editorial), 논설문 [non-seol-mun] (argumentative essay), 주장 [ju-jang] (claim), 근거 [geun-geo] (grounds/evidence), 반론 [bal-lon] (counterargument), and written-style labels such as 문어체 [mu-neo-che]. ✅

🪞 Synonym Alert

  • 사설 [sa-seol] → editorial; common for newspaper/editorial writing. 📰
  • 논설문 [non-seol-mun] → argumentative essay/editorial-style writing; broader school/academic term. ✍️
  • 주장 [ju-jang] → claim/argument; common and clear.
  • 논지 [non-ji] → line of argument/thesis direction; more analytical and formal.
  • 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence/grounds; formal and argument-focused.
  • 이유 [i-yu] → reason; simpler and broader than 근거 [geun-geo].
  • 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] → solution; practical answer to a problem.
  • 대안 [dae-an] → alternative; one possible replacement or option.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

  • ❌ 주제 [ju-je] = “claim” → ✅ 주제 [ju-je] = topic; 주장 [ju-jang] = claim.
  • ❌ 근거 없이 결론을 쓴다. [geun-geo eop-si gyeol-lo-neul sseun-da] → ✅ 근거를 제시한 뒤 결론을 쓴다. [geun-geo-reul je-si-han dwi gyeol-lo-neul sseun-da] (Evidence comes before conclusion.)
  • ❌ 이 문제는 중요해요. 따라서 해결책이 필요하다. [i mun-je-neun jung-yo-hae-yo. tta-ra-seo hae-gyeol-chae-gi pi-ryo-ha-da] → ✅ 이 문제는 중요하다. 따라서 해결책이 필요하다. [i mun-je-neun jung-yo-ha-da. tta-ra-seo hae-gyeol-chae-gi pi-ryo-ha-da] (Do not mix spoken -해요 [-hae-yo] with written -다 [-da].)
  • ❌ 반론을 무시한다. [bal-lo-neul mu-si-han-da] → ✅ 반론을 인정하고 재반박한다. [bal-lo-neul in-jeong-ha-go jae-ban-ba-kan-da] (A strong editorial answers the opposing view.)
  • ❌ 따라서 [tta-ra-seo] after a weak reason → ✅ Use 따라서 [tta-ra-seo] only when the conclusion truly follows from the evidence.
 
🖋️ Bottom line: an editorial is an argument with manners, structure, and sturdy shoes. State the issue, defend the claim, answer the counterargument, and let the conclusion walk out confidently. 🚶
 

Try this exercise

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the best editorial-writing word or connector. Read the Korean line, say the completed sentence aloud, then open the Answer toggle to check your reasoning. Tiny newspaper desk optional. 📰
1. 이 사설은 ＿＿＿＿을 분명히 제시한다.
[i sa-seo-reun ＿＿＿＿-eul bun-myeong-hi je-si-han-da]
This editorial clearly presents the issue. 🧩
Answer
쟁점 — 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] means “issue / point of debate.”
2. 필자의 ＿＿＿＿은 글의 중심이다.
[pil-ja-ui ＿＿＿＿-eun geu-re jung-sim-i-da]
The writer’s claim is the center of the text. 🎯
Answer
주장 — 주장 [ju-jang] means “claim/argument.”
3. ＿＿＿＿가 충분해야 주장이 강해진다.
[＿＿＿＿-ga chung-bun-hae-ya ju-jang-i gang-hae-jin-da]
Evidence must be sufficient for the claim to become strong. 🧱
Answer
근거 — 근거 [geun-geo] supports the claim.
4. ＿＿＿＿, 반론도 검토해야 한다.
[＿＿＿＿, bal-lon-do geom-to-hae-ya han-da]
However, the counterargument must also be reviewed. ⚖️
Answer
그러나 — 그러나 [geu-reo-na] means “however.”
5. 반론을 인정한 뒤 ＿＿＿＿한다.
[bal-lo-neul in-jeong-han dwi ＿＿＿＿-han-da]
After acknowledging the counterargument, rebut it. 🛡️
Answer
재반박 — 재반박하다 [jae-ban-ba-ka-da] means “to rebut again / answer the counterargument.”
6. ＿＿＿＿, 해결책이 필요하다.
[＿＿＿＿, hae-gyeol-chae-gi pi-ryo-ha-da]
Therefore, a solution is necessary. 🛠️
Answer
따라서 — 따라서 [tta-ra-seo] signals a result or conclusion.
7. ＿＿＿＿를 들어 근거를 설명한다.
[＿＿＿＿-reul deu-reo geun-geo-reul seol-myeong-han-da]
Explain the evidence by giving an example. 🧪
Answer
예시 — 예시를 들다 [ye-si-reul deul-da] means “to give an example.”
8. 글 전체의 ＿＿＿＿가 흔들리면 설득력이 약해진다.
[geul jeon-che-ui ＿＿＿＿-ga heun-deul-li-myeon seol-deuk-ryeo-gi ya-kae-jin-da]
If the whole text’s line of argument wavers, persuasiveness weakens. 🧭
Answer
논지 — 논지 [non-ji] is the line of argument.
9. 사설은 보통 ＿＿＿＿로 끝난다.
[sa-seo-reun bo-tong ＿＿＿＿-ro kkeun-nan-da]
An editorial usually ends with a conclusion. 🏁
Answer
결론 — 결론 [gyeol-lon] means “conclusion.”
10. ＿＿＿＿ 표현을 피하고 문어체를 유지한다.
[＿＿＿＿ pyo-hyeo-neul pi-ha-go mu-neo-che-reul yu-ji-han-da]
Avoid spoken-style expressions and maintain written style. 💬
Answer
구어체 — 구어체 [gu-eo-che] means “spoken style.”
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Vocabulary Box
  • 사설 [sa-seol] → editorial
  • 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] → issue / point of debate
  • 필자 [pil-ja] → writer
  • 주장 [ju-jang] → claim / argument
  • 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence / grounds
  • 그러나 [geu-reo-na] → however
  • 반론 [bal-lon] → counterargument
  • 검토하다 [geom-to-ha-da] → to review
  • 인정하다 [in-jeong-ha-da] → to acknowledge
  • 재반박하다 [jae-ban-ba-ka-da] → to rebut
  • 따라서 [tta-ra-seo] → therefore
  • 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] → solution
  • 예시 [ye-si] → example
  • 논지 [non-ji] → line of argument
  • 설득력 [seol-deuk-ryeok] → persuasiveness
  • 결론 [gyeol-lon] → conclusion
  • 구어체 [gu-eo-che] → spoken style
  • 문어체 [mu-neo-che] → written style
Tip 💡 If the sentence asks “what role does this part play in the editorial?”, think structure: issue → claim → evidence → counterargument → solution → conclusion.
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Want more reps? The Practice Hub below turns editorial structure into writing reflexes.
 
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🎯 Practice Hub — Advanced Synthesis: Writing an Editorial
 
Welcome to the editorial workshop, where claims put on polished shoes and evidence finally stops wandering around unsupervised. 📰 In this Practice Hub, you’ll practice structuring an advanced Korean editorial with a clear issue, persuasive evidence, a fair counterargument, a sharp rebuttal, and a conclusion that lands like a well-placed stamp. 📬
 
🔊 Audio reminder: Use
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📝 Instructions: Fill each blank with the best Korean term, connector, or written-style form. Read the full sentence aloud, check whether it fits the English meaning, then open the Answer toggle.
 

Exercise 1 — Editorial Structure Map 🗺️

A. 사설의 첫 부분은 ＿＿＿＿을 제시한다.
[sa-seor-ui cheot bu-bu-neun ＿＿＿＿-eul je-si-han-da]
The first part of an editorial presents the issue. 🧩
Answer
쟁점 — An editorial needs a clear issue before it argues.
B. 필자는 자신의 ＿＿＿＿을 분명히 밝힌다.
[pil-ja-neun ja-si-nui ＿＿＿＿-eul bun-myeong-hi bal-kin-da]
The writer clearly states their claim. 🎯
Answer
주장 — The claim is the position being defended.
C. 두 번째 문단은 ＿＿＿＿를 제시한다.
[du beon-jjae mun-da-neun ＿＿＿＿-reul je-si-han-da]
The second paragraph presents evidence. 🧱
Answer
근거 — Evidence supports the claim.
D. 짧은 ＿＿＿＿는 근거를 쉽게 만든다.
[jjal-beun ＿＿＿＿-neun geun-geo-reul swip-ge man-deun-da]
A short example makes the evidence easier. 🧪
Answer
예시 — Examples make abstract evidence clearer.
E. 글의 중간에서 ＿＿＿＿을 검토한다.
[geu-re jung-ga-ne-seo ＿＿＿＿-eul geom-to-han-da]
In the middle of the writing, review the counterargument. ⚖️
Answer
반론 — Strong editorials do not pretend opposing views do not exist.
F. 반론 뒤에는 ＿＿＿＿이 필요하다.
[bal-lon dwi-e-neun ＿＿＿＿-i pi-ryo-ha-da]
After a counterargument, a rebuttal is necessary. 🛡️
Answer
재반박 — A rebuttal answers the opposing view.
G. 마지막 문단은 ＿＿＿＿을 제안한다.
[ma-ji-mak mun-da-neun ＿＿＿＿-eul je-an-han-da]
The final paragraph proposes a solution. 🛠️
Answer
해결책 — A solution points toward action or improvement.
H. ＿＿＿＿은 글의 마지막 방향이다.
[＿＿＿＿-eun geu-re ma-ji-mak bang-hyang-i-da]
The conclusion is the final direction of the writing. 🏁
Answer
결론 — The conclusion lands the argument.
I. 전체 ＿＿＿＿가 분명해야 한다.
[jeon-che ＿＿＿＿-ga bun-myeong-hae-ya han-da]
The overall line of argument must be clear. 🧭
Answer
논지 — 논지 is the essay’s argument direction.
J. 사설은 ＿＿＿＿보다 문어체에 가깝다.
[sa-seo-reun ＿＿＿＿-bo-da mu-neo-che-e ga-kkap-da]
An editorial is closer to written style than spoken style. 🖋️
Answer
구어체 — Editorials should avoid casual spoken style.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 사설 [sa-seol] → editorial
  • 첫 부분 [cheot bu-bun] → first part
  • 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] → issue
  • 제시하다 [je-si-ha-da] → to present
  • 필자 [pil-ja] → writer
  • 주장 [ju-jang] → claim
  • 밝히다 [bal-ki-da] → to state/reveal
  • 문단 [mun-dan] → paragraph
  • 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence
  • 예시 [ye-si] → example
  • 반론 [bal-lon] → counterargument
  • 검토하다 [geom-to-ha-da] → to review
  • 재반박 [jae-ban-bak] → rebuttal
  • 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] → solution
  • 결론 [gyeol-lon] → conclusion
  • 논지 [non-ji] → line of argument
  • 구어체 [gu-eo-che] → spoken style
  • 문어체 [mu-neo-che] → written style
Tip 💡 A sturdy editorial map is issue → claim → evidence → counterargument → rebuttal → solution → conclusion.
 

Exercise 2 — Connectors for Argument Flow 🚦

A. ＿＿＿＿, 쟁점을 먼저 제시한다.
[＿＿＿＿, jaeng-jeo-meul meon-jeo je-si-han-da]
First of all, present the issue first. 🧩
Answer
우선 — 우선 starts the sequence.
B. ＿＿＿＿, 근거를 자세히 설명한다.
[＿＿＿＿, geun-geo-reul ja-se-hi seol-myeong-han-da]
Also, explain the evidence in detail. 🧱
Answer
또한 — 또한 adds another point.
C. ＿＿＿＿, 반론도 존재한다.
[＿＿＿＿, bal-lon-do jon-jae-han-da]
However, a counterargument also exists. ⚖️
Answer
그러나 — 그러나 signals contrast.
D. ＿＿＿＿, 다른 관점도 검토한다.
[＿＿＿＿, da-reun gwan-jeom-do geom-to-han-da]
On the other hand, review another perspective too. 🔁
Answer
반면에 — 반면에 contrasts another side.
E. ＿＿＿＿, 이 근거는 중요하다.
[＿＿＿＿, i geun-geo-neun jung-yo-ha-da]
For example, this evidence is important. 🧪
Answer
예를 들어 — 예를 들어 introduces an example.
F. ＿＿＿＿, 해결책이 요구된다.
[＿＿＿＿, hae-gyeol-chae-gi yo-gu-doen-da]
Therefore, a solution is required. 🛠️
Answer
따라서 — 따라서 marks result/conclusion.
G. ＿＿＿＿, 논지는 하나로 모인다.
[＿＿＿＿, non-ji-neun ha-na-ro mo-in-da]
Ultimately, the line of argument gathers into one. 🧭
Answer
결국 — 결국 means “ultimately/in the end.”
H. 자료＿＿＿＿, 근거가 충분하다.
[ja-ryo＿＿＿＿, geun-geo-ga chung-bun-ha-da]
According to the data, the evidence is sufficient. 📊
Answer
에 따르면 — 자료에 따르면 means “according to the data.”
I. ＿＿＿＿, 결론을 다시 강조한다.
[＿＿＿＿, gyeol-lo-neul da-si gang-jo-han-da]
Finally, emphasize the conclusion again. 🏁
Answer
마지막으로 — 마지막으로 marks the final point.
J. ＿＿＿＿, 주제와 주장은 다르다.
[＿＿＿＿, ju-je-wa ju-jang-eun da-reu-da]
In other words, topic and claim are different. 🪄
Answer
즉 — 즉 restates or clarifies.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 우선 [u-seon] → first of all
  • 또한 [tto-han] → also / furthermore
  • 그러나 [geu-reo-na] → however
  • 반면에 [ban-myeo-ne] → on the other hand
  • 예를 들어 [ye-reul deu-reo] → for example
  • 따라서 [tta-ra-seo] → therefore
  • 결국 [gyeol-guk] → ultimately
  • 에 따르면 [e tta-reu-myeon] → according to
  • 마지막으로 [ma-ji-ma-geu-ro] → finally
  • 즉 [jeuk] → in other words
  • 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] → issue
  • 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence
  • 반론 [bal-lon] → counterargument
  • 관점 [gwan-jeom] → perspective
  • 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] → solution
  • 논지 [non-ji] → line of argument
  • 자료 [ja-ryo] → data/material
  • 결론 [gyeol-lon] → conclusion
  • 주제 [ju-je] → topic
  • 주장 [ju-jang] → claim
Tip 💡 Connectors are traffic lights for the reader: they show add, turn, prove, or land.
 

Exercise 3 — Written-Style Editorial Verbs 🖋️

A. 필자는 쟁점을 ＿＿＿＿.
[pil-ja-neun jaeng-jeo-meul ＿＿＿＿]
The writer presents the issue. 🧩
Answer
제시한다 — From 제시하다 [je-si-ha-da], “to present.”
B. 필자는 주장을 분명히 ＿＿＿＿.
[pil-ja-neun ju-jang-eul bun-myeong-hi ＿＿＿＿]
The writer clearly states the claim. 🎯
Answer
밝힌다 — From 밝히다 [bal-ki-da], “to state/reveal.”
C. 근거는 주장을 ＿＿＿＿.
[geun-geo-neun ju-jang-eul ＿＿＿＿]
Evidence supports the claim. 🧱
Answer
뒷받침한다 — From 뒷받침하다 [dwit-bat-chim-ha-da], “to support.”
D. 예시는 내용을 쉽게 ＿＿＿＿.
[ye-si-neun nae-yong-eul swip-ge ＿＿＿＿]
An example explains the content easily. 🧪
Answer
설명한다 — From 설명하다 [seol-myeong-ha-da], “to explain.”
E. 반론을 먼저 ＿＿＿＿.
[bal-lo-neul meon-jeo ＿＿＿＿]
First acknowledge the counterargument. ⚖️
Answer
인정한다 — From 인정하다 [in-jeong-ha-da], “to acknowledge.”
F. 그 반론을 논리적으로 ＿＿＿＿.
[geu bal-lo-neul nol-li-jeo-geu-ro ＿＿＿＿]
Logically rebut that counterargument. 🛡️
Answer
재반박한다 — From 재반박하다 [jae-ban-ba-ka-da], “to rebut.”
G. 해결책을 구체적으로 ＿＿＿＿.
[hae-gyeol-chae-geul gu-che-jeo-geu-ro ＿＿＿＿]
Propose the solution concretely. 🛠️
Answer
제안한다 — From 제안하다 [je-an-ha-da], “to propose.”
H. 결론에서 주장을 다시 ＿＿＿＿.
[gyeol-lo-ne-seo ju-jang-eul da-si ＿＿＿＿]
Emphasize the claim again in the conclusion. 📌
Answer
강조한다 — From 강조하다 [gang-jo-ha-da], “to emphasize.”
I. 문어체를 끝까지 ＿＿＿＿.
[mu-neo-che-reul kkeut-kka-ji ＿＿＿＿]
Maintain written style to the end. 🖋️
Answer
유지한다 — From 유지하다 [yu-ji-ha-da], “to maintain.”
J. 마지막으로 글을 ＿＿＿＿.
[ma-ji-ma-geu-ro geu-reul ＿＿＿＿]
Finally, revise the writing. ✏️
Answer
수정한다 — From 수정하다 [su-jeong-ha-da], “to revise/correct.”
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Vocabulary Box
  • 필자 [pil-ja] → writer
  • 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] → issue
  • 제시하다 [je-si-ha-da] → to present
  • 주장 [ju-jang] → claim
  • 밝히다 [bal-ki-da] → to state/reveal
  • 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence
  • 뒷받침하다 [dwit-bat-chim-ha-da] → to support
  • 예시 [ye-si] → example
  • 내용 [nae-yong] → content
  • 설명하다 [seol-myeong-ha-da] → to explain
  • 반론 [bal-lon] → counterargument
  • 인정하다 [in-jeong-ha-da] → to acknowledge
  • 논리적 [nol-li-jeok] → logical
  • 재반박하다 [jae-ban-ba-ka-da] → to rebut
  • 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] → solution
  • 제안하다 [je-an-ha-da] → to propose
  • 결론 [gyeol-lon] → conclusion
  • 강조하다 [gang-jo-ha-da] → to emphasize
  • 문어체 [mu-neo-che] → written style
  • 유지하다 [yu-ji-ha-da] → to maintain
  • 수정하다 [su-jeong-ha-da] → to revise/correct
Tip 💡 Verbs in dictionary form end with -다 [-da]; editorial sentences often use plain written forms like 제시한다 [je-si-han-da].
 

Exercise 4 — Source, Evidence, and Formal Claims 📚

A. 자료에 따르면 쟁점이 ＿＿＿＿.
[ja-ryo-e tta-reu-myeon jaeng-jeo-mi ＿＿＿＿]
According to the data, the issue is clear. 📊
Answer
분명하다 — 분명하다 [bun-myeong-ha-da] = to be clear.
B. 근거가 충분하다는 ＿＿＿＿은 설득력이 있다.
[geun-geo-ga chung-bun-ha-da-neun ＿＿＿＿-eun seol-deuk-ryeo-gi it-da]
The claim that the evidence is sufficient is persuasive. 🧱
Answer
주장 — -다는 주장 [-da-neun ju-jang] means “the claim that…”
C. 이유보다 ＿＿＿＿가 더 공식적이다.
[i-yu-bo-da ＿＿＿＿-ga deo gong-sik-jeo-gi-da]
“Evidence/grounds” is more formal than “reason.” 🧠
Answer
근거 — 근거 is more argument-focused than 이유 [i-yu] (reason).
D. 신문의 ＿＿＿＿은 사회 문제를 다룬다.
[sin-mu-nui ＿＿＿＿-eun sa-hoe mun-je-reul da-run-da]
A newspaper editorial handles social issues. 📰
Answer
사설 — 사설 is an editorial, especially in newspaper contexts.
E. 논설문은 ＿＿＿＿을 중심으로 쓴다.
[non-seol-mu-neun ＿＿＿＿-eul jung-si-meu-ro sseun-da]
An argumentative essay is written around a claim. ✍️
Answer
주장 — An argumentative text needs a claim at its center.
F. 반론을 무시하면 글의 ＿＿＿＿가 낮아진다.
[bal-lo-neul mu-si-ha-myeon geu-re ＿＿＿＿-ga na-ja-jin-da]
If the counterargument is ignored, the writing’s persuasiveness decreases. 📉
Answer
설득력 — 설득력 means persuasiveness.
G. 해결책은 너무 ＿＿＿＿ 않게 쓴다.
[hae-gyeol-chae-geun neo-mu ＿＿＿＿ an-ke sseun-da]
Write the solution so it is not too vague. 🌫️
Answer
모호하지 — From 모호하다 [mo-ho-ha-da], “to be vague.”
H. 결론은 앞의 내용을 ＿＿＿＿.
[gyeol-lo-neun a-pe nae-yong-eul ＿＿＿＿]
The conclusion summarizes the previous content. 🧾
Answer
정리한다 — From 정리하다 [jeong-ni-ha-da], “to organize/summarize.”
I. 주제와 주장을 정확히 ＿＿＿＿.
[ju-je-wa ju-jang-eul jeong-hwa-ki ＿＿＿＿]
Distinguish the topic and the claim accurately. 🎯
Answer
구분한다 — From 구분하다 [gu-bun-ha-da], “to distinguish.”
J. 문어체에서는 결론을 ＿＿＿＿하게 쓴다.
[mu-neo-che-e-seo-neun gyeol-lo-neul ＿＿＿＿-ha-ge sseun-da]
In written style, write the conclusion concisely. ✂️
Answer
간결 — 간결하게 [gan-gyeol-ha-ge] means “concisely.”
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Vocabulary Box
  • 자료 [ja-ryo] → data/material
  • 에 따르면 [e tta-reu-myeon] → according to
  • 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] → issue
  • 분명하다 [bun-myeong-ha-da] → to be clear
  • 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence
  • 충분하다 [chung-bun-ha-da] → to be sufficient
  • 주장 [ju-jang] → claim
  • 설득력 [seol-deuk-ryeok] → persuasiveness
  • 이유 [i-yu] → reason
  • 신문 [sin-mun] → newspaper
  • 사설 [sa-seol] → editorial
  • 사회 문제 [sa-hoe mun-je] → social issue
  • 논설문 [non-seol-mun] → argumentative essay
  • 반론 [bal-lon] → counterargument
  • 무시하다 [mu-si-ha-da] → to ignore
  • 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] → solution
  • 모호하다 [mo-ho-ha-da] → to be vague
  • 결론 [gyeol-lon] → conclusion
  • 정리하다 [jeong-ni-ha-da] → to organize/summarize
  • 주제 [ju-je] → topic
  • 구분하다 [gu-bun-ha-da] → to distinguish
  • 간결하다 [gan-gyeol-ha-da] → to be concise
Tip 💡 Source + evidence + clear claim = a sturdier editorial argument.
 

Exercise 5 — Mixed Mastery + Pitfall Patrol 🛡️

A. ❌ 주제는 해결책이 필요하다. → ✅ ＿＿＿＿은 해결책이 필요하다.
[ju-je-neun hae-gyeol-chae-gi pi-ryo-ha-da → ＿＿＿＿-eun hae-gyeol-chae-gi pi-ryo-ha-da]
Fix it: the issue needs a solution. 🧩
Answer
쟁점 — Pitfall: 주제 is just “topic”; 쟁점 is the debated issue.
B. ❌ 이 문제는 중요해요. → ✅ 이 문제는 ＿＿＿＿.
[i mun-je-neun jung-yo-hae-yo → i mun-je-neun ＿＿＿＿]
Fix the spoken-style ending. 🖋️
Answer
중요하다 — Use written style 중요하다, not spoken 중요해요.
C. ❌ 근거 없이 결론을 쓴다. → ✅ 근거를 제시한 뒤 ＿＿＿＿을 쓴다.
[geun-geo eop-si gyeol-lo-neul sseun-da → geun-geo-reul je-si-han dwi ＿＿＿＿-eul sseun-da]
Fix the logic order. 🧱
Answer
결론 — Pitfall: conclusion should come after evidence.
D. ❌ 반론을 무시한다. → ✅ 반론을 인정하고 ＿＿＿＿한다.
[bal-lo-neul mu-si-han-da → bal-lo-neul in-jeong-ha-go ＿＿＿＿-han-da]
Fix the counterargument handling. ⚖️
Answer
재반박 — A strong editorial acknowledges and rebuts the counterargument.
E. ＿＿＿＿, 해결책을 제안한다.
[＿＿＿＿, hae-gyeol-chae-geul je-an-han-da]
Therefore, propose a solution. 🛠️
Answer
따라서 — Use 따라서 only when the solution follows from the evidence.
F. 논지의 흐름을 끝까지 ＿＿＿＿.
[non-ji-ui heu-reu-meul kkeut-kka-ji ＿＿＿＿]
Maintain the flow of the argument to the end. 🌊
Answer
유지한다 — Consistency keeps the editorial readable.
G. 예시가 없으면 근거가 ＿＿＿＿질 수 있다.
[ye-si-ga eop-seu-myeon geun-geo-ga ＿＿＿＿-jil su it-da]
Without an example, the evidence may become vague. 🌫️
Answer
모호해 — From 모호해지다 [mo-ho-hae-ji-da], “to become vague.”
H. 신문 사설은 ＿＿＿＿ 문제를 자주 다룬다.
[sin-mun sa-seo-reun ＿＿＿＿ mun-je-reul ja-ju da-run-da]
Newspaper editorials often handle social issues. 📰
Answer
사회 — 사회 문제 [sa-hoe mun-je] means “social issue.”
I. 마지막 문단에서 주장을 다시 ＿＿＿＿.
[ma-ji-mak mun-da-ne-seo ju-jang-eul da-si ＿＿＿＿]
Emphasize the claim again in the final paragraph. 📌
Answer
강조한다 — The conclusion often reinforces the claim.
J. 완성한 글은 띄어쓰기와 문체를 ＿＿＿＿.
[wan-seong-han geu-reun ttui-eo-sseu-gi-wa mun-che-reul ＿＿＿＿]
Review spacing and style in the completed writing. ✏️
Answer
검토한다 — Final editing checks spacing, style, and logic.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 주제 [ju-je] → topic
  • 쟁점 [jaeng-jeom] → issue / point of debate
  • 해결책 [hae-gyeol-chaek] → solution
  • 문제 [mun-je] → problem
  • 중요하다 [jung-yo-ha-da] → to be important
  • 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence
  • 제시하다 [je-si-ha-da] → to present
  • 결론 [gyeol-lon] → conclusion
  • 반론 [bal-lon] → counterargument
  • 무시하다 [mu-si-ha-da] → to ignore
  • 인정하다 [in-jeong-ha-da] → to acknowledge
  • 재반박하다 [jae-ban-ba-ka-da] → to rebut
  • 따라서 [tta-ra-seo] → therefore
  • 논지 [non-ji] → line of argument
  • 흐름 [heu-reum] → flow
  • 유지하다 [yu-ji-ha-da] → to maintain
  • 예시 [ye-si] → example
  • 모호해지다 [mo-ho-hae-ji-da] → to become vague
  • 신문 사설 [sin-mun sa-seol] → newspaper editorial
  • 사회 문제 [sa-hoe mun-je] → social issue
  • 문단 [mun-dan] → paragraph
  • 강조하다 [gang-jo-ha-da] → to emphasize
  • 띄어쓰기 [ttui-eo-sseu-gi] → spacing
  • 문체 [mun-che] → writing style
  • 검토하다 [geom-to-ha-da] → to review
Tip 💡 Pitfall patrol: do not confuse topic with claim, do not end without evidence, and do not let spoken style sneak into formal writing.
 
🎉 You finished the editorial-writing synthesis workout. Your argument now has a map, your evidence has a job, your counterargument has been respectfully handled, and your conclusion is wearing polished shoes. 📰✨