미상불

misangbul

미상불 + statement (literary) ≈ 아닌 게 아니라 (spoken)

indeed, sure enough, truly

Example

미상불 그의 말이 옳았음이 밝혀졌습니다.

Sure enough, it turned out that he was right.

Word parts

미 not yet상 ever불 not

Literally 'never not' — so 'indeed, as expected'.

Good to know

Rare and bookish; in conversation say 아닌 게 아니라 or 과연.