This is the 12582nd most frequent Korean word.
대상이어서
"대상이어서" means "because it is the target" or "since it is the subject."
대상이어서 is used to denote 'being the subject or target of' something, specifically in the context of an investigation.
그는 조사 대상이어서 모든 질문에 답변해야 했다.
He was the subject of investigation, so he had to answer all questions.
대상이어서 indicates 'being the object of evaluation' in this context.
이 작품은 평가 대상이어서 심사위원들이 주목했다.
This artwork was the subject of evaluation, so the judges focused on it.
대상이어서 conveys 'being the subject or focus of media coverage' in this example.