-고 있다
be ~ing
TOPIK 1Attaches to a verb stem to show an action in progress, like English '-ing'.
Examples from real articles
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의사이자 방송인인 홍혜걸은 제주에서 7년 동안 살고 있어요.
Hong Hye-geol, who is both a doctor and a broadcaster, has been living in Jeju for 7 years.
Jeju's Hidden Dangers: A Doctor's Cautionary Message → -
한편, 황정민은 최근 사생활 논란에 직면해 있다.
Meanwhile, Hwang Jeong-min is currently facing a privacy controversy.
Hwang Jung-min Returns to Variety Show Amid Stalking Controversy Allegations → -
그녀는 서울 강남에 아파트를 가지고 있어요.
She has an apartment in Gangnam, Seoul.
Cellist's Wealth: Inside the Asset Disclosure of Korea's Arts Center Chief → -
이 투어는 아시아의 4개 주요 도시를 돌며 공연을 하고 있습니다.
This tour is going around 4 major cities in Asia and performing.
Ahve Ignites Asia Tour with New Album Reveals in Malaysia → -
이러한 선거 결과에 대한 분석은 당 내 다양한 파벌 간의 주도권 싸움으로 이어지고 있습니다.
The analysis of these election results is leading to a power struggle among various factions within the party.
Political Turmoil After Election Setback → -
현대자동차는 단순히 자동차만 만드는 회사가 아니라, 자율주행 기술과 로봇 사업도 함께 진행하고 있습니다.
Hyundai Motor is not simply a company that makes cars; it is also pursuing autonomous driving technology and the robotics business together.
Stock Market Predictions and Investment Strategies → -
삼성전자의 임금협상 잠정합의안에 대한 투표가 계속 진행되고 있습니다.
Voting on the tentative wage agreement at Samsung Electronics is continuing.
Samsung Labor Negotiations and Shareholder Disputes → -
이런 상황은 동맹국들 사이에 긴장을 만들고 있습니다.
This kind of situation is creating tension among allied nations.
Trump's Trade Tensions With Europe → -
상하이, 선전, 청두 같은 큰 도시들에 한국 유튜버들이 많이 모여들고 있어요.
Many Korean YouTubers are gathering in big cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu.
Why Millions of Koreans Love China → -
미국 뉴욕증시가 중동전 충격에서 벗어나고 있습니다.
The US New York stock market is recovering from the shock of the Middle East war.
Tesla Surges 8% as Korean Stocks Hit Records →
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Articles that use -고 있다 in context — open one to read it in full.
- Society Beginner Jeju's Hidden Dangers: A Doctor's Cautionary Message
- Entertainment Intermediate Hwang Jung-min Returns to Variety Show Amid Stalking Controversy Allegations
- Society Beginner Cellist's Wealth: Inside the Asset Disclosure of Korea's Arts Center Chief
- Entertainment Intermediate Ahve Ignites Asia Tour with New Album Reveals in Malaysia
- Politics Intermediate Political Turmoil After Election Setback
- Economy & Stocks Intermediate Stock Market Predictions and Investment Strategies
- Economy & Stocks Intermediate Samsung Labor Negotiations and Shareholder Disputes
- World Intermediate Trump's Trade Tensions With Europe
- World Intermediate Why Millions of Koreans Love China
- Economy & Stocks Intermediate Tesla Surges 8% as Korean Stocks Hit Records
- World Intermediate Trump Declares Victory in Sudden Announcement
- World Intermediate Iran Women's Soccer Team's Silent Protest
- Society Beginner Funeral Costs and Cultural Changes
- World Beginner Words Enter Oxford Dictionary
- Economy & Stocks Beginner Rural Tourism Half-Price Travel Policy
- Economy & Stocks Intermediate Foreign Tourists and Tax Evasion
- Entertainment Beginner Celebrity Controversy and Home Bar
- Society Intermediate Resurgence of Popular Products and Insights
- Economy & Stocks Intermediate Promising Results for Topical Hair Loss Treatment
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