Korean phrase

핵심은 ~에 있다고 보겠습니다. haek ssi meun ~ e it tta go po get sseum ni da

Meaning

I would say the key lies in ___

When to use it

It says that the key lies in a particular aspect. The wording is polite and measured, and suits formal question-and-answer settings when clarifying the main point.

Example dialogue

이번 연구의 표본 구성은? i beon yeon gu ui pyo bon ku seong eun

What is the sample composition in this study?

네. 핵심은 표본 구성에 있다고 보겠습니다. ne haek ssi meun pyo bon ku seong e it tta go po get sseum ni da

Yes. I would say the key lies in the sample composition.

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