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TOPIK 6noun

경선

gyeongseon

경선이 · 경선을

primary, party race (a competitive vote to pick a candidate or leader)

Example

당내 경선에서 이긴 후보가 대선에 나갑니다.

The candidate who wins the party primary runs in the presidential election.

Word parts

경 compete선 choose

Literally 'competitive selection'.