Vocabulary

여전히

Still, as before

Meaning

여전히 indicates that a situation remains unchanged: “still / yet.” It emphasizes continuity with what came before.

Why this form?

아직 means “still / not yet,” often emphasizing what hasn’t changed so far ;
여전히 emphasizes that the same situation persists.
계속 means "continuously" ».

Forms That Should Not Be Confused

  1. 그는 아직 바빠요. — He's still busy..

  2. 비가 계속 와요. — It's still raining.

Examples

여전히 아무도 보이지 않는다. — I still don't see anyone.

여전히 아무 소식이 없어요. — There's still no news.

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