This is the 11694th most frequent Korean word.
남중국해의
"Of the South China Sea."
In this sentence, "남중국해의" is used as a possessive descriptor indicating that the territorial dispute pertains to or is associated with the South China Sea.
남중국해의 영토 분쟁에 대한 논의가 진행되고 있습니다.
The discussion regarding the territorial dispute in the South China Sea is ongoing.
Here, "남중국해의" modifies "바다 생태계" to specify that the ecosystem being referred to is that of the South China Sea.
남중국해의 바다 생태계는 많은 연구를 필요로 합니다.
The marine ecosystem of the South China Sea requires extensive research.
In this case, "남중국해의" is used to identify the specific location where the climate change is occurring, connecting it to the South China Sea and its effects.