This is the 14374th most frequent Korean word.
무력시위
"무력시위" means "show of force" or "display of military power."
In this sentence, '무력시위' refers to the demonstration of military power in the form of actions or displays to assert authority or deter aggression. It emphasizes political or strategic intent.
그 나라는 인접국에 대해 해상에서 무력시위를 벌였다.
That country conducted a demonstration of force in the sea against neighboring countries.
Here, '무력시위' represents an action that is contrasted against negotiation, highlighting its nature as confrontational or coercive in contrast to dialogue-based approaches.
정부는 무력시위가 아닌 협상을 통한 문제 해결을 지향한다고 밝혔다.
The government stated that it aims to resolve issues through negotiation rather than a demonstration of force.
In this sentence, '무력시위' is used to convey a purposeful display of military strength to fulfill specific strategic objectives like deterrence or reassurance of capability.