No. 3,656 in Korean
북측
"북측" means "the northern side" or "North Korea" in certain contexts.
In a sentence
북측 대표단이 회담에 참석했습니다.
The North Korean delegation attended the talks.
In this sentence, '북측' refers to North Korea as a party or side that is participating in the negotiations.
북측의 상황은 주요 뉴스 토픽이 되었습니다.
The situation in North Korea has become a major news topic.
Here, '북측' is used metaphorically to indicate the nation of North Korea and its current state or affairs.
우리와 북측은 여러 문제에서 의견을 조율 중입니다.
We and the North are coordinating opinions on various issues.
In this usage, '북측' denotes 'the North,' referring generally to North Korea in the context of discussions or relations with the South.
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