Korean grammar- Advance A/-(으)ㄴ/ V는 가운데

Usage:

A/-(으)ㄴ/V는 가운데: Expression 'Situation' this grammar to the expression is used to indicate that the background of the situation of a certain acct or incident is continued.

Example:

	A	V
과거/완료	-	-(으)ㄴ 가운데
현재	-(으)ㄴ 가운데	-는 가운데

1. 그는 가정 형편이 어려운 가운데서도 열심히 노력해 외교관이 되었다.
He worked hard to become a diplomat despite the difficult circumstances of his family.

2. 유가가 급격히 오르는 가운데 생필품 가격까지 인상되어 서민들이 고통을 받고 있다.
As the price of oil rises sharply, the price of daily necessities has also risen, making the common people suffer.

3. 비가 오는 가운데 경기가 열렸다.
The match was held in the rain.

4. 폭우가 쏟아지는 가운데 축구 경기가 진행되었다.
A soccer game was played in the midst of heavy rain.

5. 회장님이 참석한 가운데 회의가 열렸다.
The meeting was held with the president in attendance.