A. 그런가 하면 B. (a contrasting case or another example)
on the other hand, meanwhile, then again
Example
여름을 좋아하는 사람이 있어요. 그런가 하면 겨울만 기다리는 사람도 있죠.
Some people love summer. Then again, there are people who just wait for winter.
Word parts
그렇다 'to be so' + -ㄴ가 'is it?' + 하면 'if one thinks': 'just when you think it's so …'.
Good to know
Somewhat formal; common in essays, news and speeches to bring in a contrasting case or another example.
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