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while at it, since you're already doing it, on the occasion

Expresses doing another action while doing something else, taking advantage of the situation.

Example

시장에 가는 김에 새로운 옷을 구경했어요.

Since I was going to the market anyway, I also browsed some new clothes.
모델 촬영을 준비하는 김에 메이크업도 연습했어요.

While preparing for the modeling shoot, I also practiced my makeup.
서울에 오는 김에 전시회에 들렀어요.

Since I came to Seoul anyway, I stopped by an exhibition.
청소하는 김에 오래된 책도 정리했어요.

While I was cleaning, I also sorted out some old books.
학교에 가는 김에 도서관에서 책을 빌렸어요.

Since I was going to school anyway, I borrowed some books from the library.
해변에 가는 김에 사진을 많이 찍었어요.

Since I went to the beach anyway, I took a lot of photos.
자동차를 닦는 김에 내부 청소도 했어요.

Since I was washing the car anyway, I also cleaned the interior.
시험 공부하는 김에 노트도 정리했어요.

Since I was studying for the exam anyway, I also organized my notes.
게임하는 김에 새로운 캐릭터를 만들어 봤어요.

Since I was already playing games, I tried creating a new character.
여행 준비하는 김에 비행기 표도 확인했어요.

Since I was preparing for the trip anyway, I also checked the flight tickets.

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