Learn Korean: Iran's President Calls for End to Conflict with U.S.

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이란 대통령, 미국인들에 편지 "대립 계속하는 것 무의...

Date: April 02, 2026

Introduction

In this reading, we will explore the recent comments made by the Iranian president regarding the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. The president expressed his views on the meaninglessness of continued confrontation and hinted at the possibility of future negotiations.

Vocabulary

Korean Romanization Meaning Example
대립 daelip confrontation, conflict 두 나라의 대립은 오랫동안 지속되어 왔습니다.The confrontation between the two countries has persisted for a long time.
무의미한 muuimihan meaningless, futile 이 대립은 너무나 무의미한 일이 되었습니다.This confrontation has become a meaningless endeavor.
책임 chaekim responsibility 전쟁의 책임은 미국에 있다고 주장했습니다.He claimed that the responsibility for the war lies with the United States.
비난 binam criticism, blame 그는 비난을 자제하는 모습을 보였습니다.He showed restraint in his criticism.
염두에 두다 yeomdue duda to have in mind, to consider 향후 협상을 염두에 두고 있는 것 같습니다.It seems he has future negotiations in mind.
조율하다 joryulhada to coordinate, to harmonize 이번 메시지가 새 지도자와 조율된 것인지 알 수 없습니다.It is unknown whether this message was coordinated with the new leader.
내비치다 naebichida to hint, to indicate 그는 전쟁 종식에 대한 뜻을 내비쳤습니다.He hinted at his intention to end the war.
그 어느 때보다 geu eoneun ddaeboda more than ever before 이번 대립은 그 어느 때보다 대가가 크다고 말했습니다.He said this confrontation has a greater cost than ever before.
새 최고지도자 sae choegojidoja new supreme leader 새 최고지도자 모즈타바 하메네이와 조율되었는지 알 수 없습니다.It is unknown whether it was coordinated with the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
이슬람혁명수비대 iseullamhyeokmyeongsubidae Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 이슬람혁명수비대 군부와도 조율되었는지 확실하지 않습니다.It is also unclear whether it was coordinated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Reading Text

이란 대통령은 "대립의 길로 계속 가는 것은 그 어느 때보다 대가가 크고 무의미한 일"이라고 말했습니다.

The Iranian president said that "continuing on the path of confrontation is a more costly and meaningless endeavor than ever before."

그는 미국에 전쟁의 책임을 돌리면서도, 향후 협상을 염두에 둔 듯 비난을 자제하는 모습을 보였습니다.

While he attributed the responsibility for the war to the United States, he also showed restraint in his criticism, seemingly with future negotiations in mind.

이번 메시지가 이란의 새 최고지도자 모즈타바 하메네이나 이슬람혁명수비대 군부와 조율된 것인지는 알려지지 않았습니다.

It is unknown whether this message was coordinated with Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

대립의 종식을 암시하는 이번 발언은 향후 이란과 미국 간의 관계 개선 가능성을 시사합니다.

This statement hinting at the end of the confrontation suggests the possibility of improved relations between Iran and the United States going forward.

그러나 양국의 오랜 갈등과 상호 불신을 고려할 때, 실제 협상으로 이어질지는 미지수입니다.

However, considering the long-standing conflict and mutual distrust between the two countries, it remains uncertain whether this will actually lead to negotiations.

이번 발언은 이란 정부의 전략적 고민을 엿볼 수 있는 계기가 되었습니다.

This statement has provided an opportunity to glimpse into the strategic considerations of the Iranian government.

Grammar Points

-(으)ㄹ지(도) 모르다 might / not sure whether

-(으)ㄹ지 모르다 expresses uncertainty about whether something will happen ('might / not sure whether'). The verb stem takes -(으)ㄹ지, followed by a topic/subject marker and 모르다.

📖 그러나 양국의 오랜 갈등과 상호 불신을 고려할 때, 실제 협상으로 이어질지는 미지수입니다. However, considering the long-standing conflict and mutual distrust between the two countries, it remains uncertain whether it will actually lead to negotiations.

✏️ 그 사람이 올지는 모르겠어요. I'm not sure whether that person will come.

Cultural Notes

The ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States have a long and complex history, rooted in the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the subsequent breakdown of diplomatic relations. The two countries have been engaged in a protracted geopolitical rivalry, with issues such as Iran's nuclear program and regional influence contributing to the conflict. This latest statement from the Iranian president reflects the delicate balance the country is trying to strike between asserting its position and leaving the door open for potential dialogue and de-escalation.

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