This is the 17832nd most frequent Korean word.
속하는
"Belonging to" or "pertaining to."
속하는 is used to indicate belonging or classification within a category or field.
이 책은 교육학에 속하는 자료이다.
This book belongs to the study of education.
속하는 is used to associate activities or initiatives directly with a group or organization.
그는 자발적으로 소속 단체에 속하는 활동을 한다.
He voluntarily engages in activities belonging to his affiliated organization.
속하는 denotes the concept of being a member or part of a broader social unit or group.