Business and Legal Formalities

Hey there, Korean language superstar! Ready to step beyond everyday chats and dive into the exciting world of formal and business Korean? In this chapter, you’re going to master some incredibly useful structures that will make you sound like a true professional in formal Korean settings. Don't worry, it's totally achievable, and we’ll learn it together! First up, you'll discover how to use '-ㄴ/은/는 바에 의하여' to make your statements sound precise and authoritative, just like a legal document – perfect for when you need to say 'according to this rule...'. Then, with '-는 데 있어서', you'll learn to speak with confidence and authority in specialized discussions, whether you're talking about a specific field or a complex process. Imagine you're in an important business meeting or need to issue a formal apology. You'll use '-ㄴ/은/는 바입니다' to craft impactful, official declarations, and with '-ㄴ/은/는 바 대단히 죄송합니다', you’ll learn the sophisticated way to apologize professionally in sensitive business or public situations. Plus, '-고자 하다' will empower you to express formal intentions or purposes, like 'we aim to achieve this.' Finally, you'll grasp '-에 의해' to formally identify the agent responsible for an action, such as 'this was done by the company.' By the end of this chapter, you won't just understand formal Korean documents and emails better; you'll be able to communicate with a new level of professionalism and confidence. These skills will seriously elevate your presence in any Korean business or academic environment. Get ready to shine like a true Korean pro!

• Korean Legal Grammar: According To (-ㄴ/은/는 바에 의하여)

  Use -ㄴ/은/는 바에 의하여 to sound like a legal document stating actions based on established rules or agreements.
• Business Formal: Regarding (-는 데 있어서)

  Use -는 데 있어서 to sound professional and authoritative when discussing specific fields, tasks, or processes.
• Formal 'Through' or 'Via' (-을/를 통하여)

  Use -을/를 통하여 to formally describe the medium or channel used to achieve a specific result.
• Centered Around: -을/를 중심으로

  Use -을/를 중심으로 to make a noun the absolute central focus or core of your sentence's action.
• Formal Declarations: It Is That (-ㄴ/은/는 바입니다)

  Use -ㄴ/은/는 바입니다 to turn your statements into authoritative, professional declarations in high-stakes formal settings.
• Formal Business Apology (-ㄴ/은/는 바 대단히 죄송합니다)

  Use this formal pattern to acknowledge mistakes professionally in business or official public statements.
• Formal 'By' Agent (-에 의해)

  Use -에 의해 to formally identify the person, organization, or cause responsible for an action.