This is the 19160th most frequent Korean word.
악순환의
"Vicious cycle."
The phrase "악순환의 고리" indicates a cyclic sequence of adverse events that perpetuates itself.
경제 호황을 기대했지만 악순환의 고리를 끊지 못했습니다.
We expected an economic boom, but we couldn't break the vicious cycle.
Here, the phrase "악순환의 연속" denotes ongoing negative sequences and unfavorable consequences.
악순환의 연속으로 건강이 더욱 악화되었습니다.
Due to the continuation of the vicious cycle, health has further deteriorated.
"악순환의 구조" is used to describe systemic problems that result in repeating unfavorable conditions.