This is the 18285th most frequent Korean word.
스캔들의
"Scandal's" (possessive form of "scandal").
In this sentence, "스캔들의" functions as a possessive descriptor linked to "여파" (aftermath), explaining the impact of the scandal.
스캔들의 여파로 회사가 큰 타격을 입었다.
The company suffered a big blow due to the aftermath of the scandal.
"스캔들의" here denotes the possessive relationship to "소문" (rumor), denoting that the rumors are about the scandal itself.
스캔들의 소문이 빠르게 퍼졌다.
Rumors of the scandal spread quickly.
Here, "스캔들의" is used as the possessive form of "스캔들" (scandal), indicating possession of "진실" (truth).