-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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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 → -
전 세계의 주목을 받고 있는 미국과 이란 간의 갈등 상황에서, 도널드 트럼프 대통령이 돌연 전쟁에서의 승리를 선언했습니다.
In the conflict situation between the US and Iran, which is receiving worldwide attention, President Donald Trump suddenly declared victory in the war.
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호주 내 인권단체들은 이란 선수단 전체를 정치적 난민으로 수용해야 한다고 목소리를 높이고 있다.
Human rights groups in Australia are raising their voices, saying that the entire Iranian delegation should be accepted as political refugees.
Iran Women's Soccer Team's Silent Protest → -
무빈소 장례를 선택하는 가족이 늘어나고 있어요.
The number of families choosing funeral services without a wake is increasing.
Funeral Costs and Cultural Changes → -
세계 사람들이 한국을 더 좋아하고 있어요.
People around the world are liking Korea more and more.
Words Enter Oxford Dictionary →
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Articles that use -고 있다 in context — open one to read it in full.
- 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
- Economy & Stocks Intermediate Crypto Tycoon's Sudden Shift on Bitcoin Holdings
- Society Intermediate Bus Driver Acquitted in Pedestrian Fatality Case
- World Intermediate China's Escalating Sanctions on Japan
- World Intermediate Controversy Over Vehicle Displaying Rising Sun Flag
- World Beginner Trump Struggles to Stay Awake During Event