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-기에 앞서(서)

before (doing something)

A formal expression attached to verb stems meaning 'before doing X', used to state something that should happen prior to the main action; similar to '-기 전에' but more formal, common in speeches and writing.

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  1. 1. What does ‘-기에 앞서(서)’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “before (doing something)”?