Stating Claims and Evidence

In expert-level debate, you must go beyond simply voicing an opinion and logically connect a clear claim to the evidence that supports it. This lesson covers expressions for presenting your position effectively in formal debate settings.

Opening a Claim

To open a claim, use expressions that are more assertive and logical than the basic "I think." Common patterns include "~라는 점을 분명히 하고자 합니다" (I wish to make clear that...) and "~라는 입장입니다" (My position is that...).

저는 이 정책이 장기적으로 국가 경제에 해롭다는 입장입니다.

jeoneun i jeongchaegi jangijeogeuro gukga gyeongjee haeropdaneun ipjangimnida.

My position is that this policy is harmful to the national economy in the long term.

먼저, 제 주장의 핵심은 교육 격차 해소가 최우선이라는 점입니다.

meonjeo, je jujangui haeksimeun gyoyuk gyeokcha haesoga choeuseoniraneun jeomimnida.

First, the core of my argument is that closing the educational gap is the top priority.

Linking Evidence

After stating a claim, use connectors such as "그 근거로" (as evidence for this), "이를 뒷받침하는 사례로" (as a case supporting this), and "~라는 사실이 이를 증명합니다" (the fact that... proves this) to make the logical flow explicit.

그 근거로, 지난 10년간의 통계 자료를 제시하고자 합니다.

geu geungeoro, jinan sip nyeongan-ui tonggye jaryoreul jesihagoja hamnida.

As evidence for this, I would like to present statistical data from the past ten years.

이를 뒷받침하는 사례로 해외 도입 결과를 들 수 있습니다.

ireul dwitbatchimhaneun saryero haeoe doip gyeolgwareul deul su itseumnida.

As a case supporting this, we can cite the results of its adoption overseas.

왜냐하면 그 방안이 형평성을 훼손하기 때문입니다.

waenyahamyeon geu bangani hyeongpyeongseongeul hwesonhagi ttaemunimnida.

This is because that measure undermines fairness.

Adverbs that Reinforce a Claim

Adverbs like "분명히" (clearly), "명백히" (evidently), and "단언컨대" (I can assert that) add conviction to a claim. Use them only when your evidence is solid, or you risk losing credibility.

단언컨대, 이 통계는 제 주장을 명백히 뒷받침합니다.

daneonkeondae, i tonggyeneun je jujangeul myeongbaeki dwitbatchimhamnida.

I can assert that this statistic plainly supports my argument.

따라서 현행 제도의 개편이 불가피하다고 결론 내릴 수 있습니다.

ttaraseo hyeonhaeng jedoui gaepyeoni bulgapihadago gyeollon naeril su itseumnida.

Therefore, we can conclude that reforming the current system is unavoidable.

Expression	Usage
~라는 입장입니다	Assertive claim
그 근거로 / 이를 뒷받침하여	Introducing evidence
~라는 점을 강조하고 싶습니다	Emphasizing a point
~라는 사실이 이를 증명합니다	Factual proof
단언컨대 / 분명히	Asserting conviction
따라서 ~라고 결론 내릴 수 있습니다	Drawing a conclusion

💡 Tip: The causal link between claim and evidence must always be clear. The "왜냐하면 ~기 때문입니다" (this is because...) structure keeps your logic transparent.

Finally, close a claim with "따라서 ~라고 결론 내릴 수 있습니다" (therefore, we can conclude that...) to leave the audience with a clear impression.

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