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State the intention or purpose for doing the action stated in the next clause. Used in formal situation.

Example

저는 오늘 시민 여러분들의 의견을 듣고자 이 자리에 섰습니다.

I am here to listen to the opinions of the citizens today.
한국어 실력을 늘리고자 한국 드라마를 자주 보고 있어요.

I often watch Korean dramas to improve my Korean language skills.

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