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V-는 한

-는 한 means "as long as" - a continuing condition.

Condition maintained - 노력하는 한 성공할 거예요 (as long as you try, youll succeed)

Continuous requirement - While X remains true

Scope limitation - Within the bounds of

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Present tense form -는 regardless of tense meaning

Often with 계속, 항상

포기하지 않는 한 희망이 있어요.

As long as you dont give up, theres hope.

내가 살아 있는 한 너를 항상 응원할게.

As long as I am alive, I will always support you.

비가 오지 않는 한 축구 경기는 예정대로 진행됩니다.

As long as it doesn't rain, the soccer match will proceed as scheduled.

특별한 일이 없는 한 이번 주말에 만날 수 있어요.

As long as there is nothing special going on, we can meet this weekend.

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