How did English words enter the Korean language after 1950?

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The entry of English words into the Korean language following 1950 is primarily attributed to the ongoing American presence in the country.1

As a result of this influence, a significant number of English words and phrases have been incorporated into the Korean lexicon. These terms appear in the language either in their original, intact form or modified to align with local usage.1