Irrespective of, no matter what: 을/를 막론하고

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N + 를 막론하고 highlights that regardless of N, a statement is true. It is often preceded by these hanja-based nouns:

  • 남녀노소 (男女老少) -- people of all ages/genders
  • 이유 여하 (理由 如何) -- whatever the reason, no matter what
  • 동서고금 (東西古今) -- people across regions/generations
  • 지위 고하 (地位 高下) -- rank, status
  • 빈부 (貧富) -- poor and rich
  • 대소 (大小) -- great and small
  • 여야 (與野) -- ruling and opposition parties 

이유 여하를 막론하고 잘못을 인정해야 해요.

No matter what, you have to admit your mistake.

지위 고하를 막론하고 법을 어기면 처벌을 받아야 돼요.

You should be punished if you break the law, regardless of rank or status.

누구를 막론하고 통금을 어긴 자는 감옥에 보내질 거에요.

Whoever breaks the curfew will be sent to prison.

여야를 막론하고 정치인은 자신이 아니라 시민들을 대표하여 일할 것이 예상되어요.

Whether or not they are in government, politicians are expected to work on behalf of citizens, not themselves.

Parasite 이라는 영화는 동서양을 막론하고 인기가 많아요.

Parasite is popular with people all over.

Beatles는 동서고금을 막론하고 인기가 많은 밴드예요.

The Beatles are a popular band across generations and regions.

기부는 대소를 막론하고 감사하게 받겠습니다.

All donations, big or small, are gratefully accepted.

빈부를 막론하고 지구 온난화는 모두의 삶에 영향을 미쳐요.

Whether you are rich or poor, global warming affects all of our lives.

남녀노소를 막론하고 관광객들은 런던에서는 즐거운 시간을 보낼 수 있어요.

Tourists, whether male or female, young or old, can have a good time in London.

떡은 한국인이라면 남녀노소를 막론하고 누구나 좋아하는 음식 중 하나예요.

Among Koreans, rice sticks are a favourite food, regardless of age or gender.

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