This is the 15379th most frequent Korean word.
벌어진다
"벌어진다" means "to open, widen, or happen (occurring or unfolding)."
In this sentence, "벌어진다" indicates that a situation of chaos unfolds or occurs.
이 사고로 인해 도시 전체에 혼란이 벌어진다.
Due to this accident, chaos spreads throughout the city.
Here, "벌어진다" is used to mean that some conflict or fight emerges or starts to happen.
경기장에서 격렬한 싸움이 벌어진다.
A fierce fight breaks out in the stadium.
The usage of "벌어진다" describes the occurrence of a debate or dispute, particularly in an unforeseen manner.