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TOPIK 6noun

긴장완화

ginjangwanhwa

긴장완화가 · 긴장완화를

easing of tensions, détente

Example

남북 대화가 한반도의 긴장완화에 도움이 됐어요.

Inter-Korean dialogue helped ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Word parts

긴 tight장 stretch완 loosen화 soften

Literally 'loosening what is tight and stretched'.

Good to know

긴장 고조 (rising tension) is the opposite you'll see in the same news stories.