Difference between to discuss and to explain in Korean

논의하다·설명하다

to discuss

논의하다to discuss

논의하다 means to discuss something with other people. You use it when people talk together about a plan, problem, or idea. It often sounds a little more serious or organized than just chatting.

How to say to discuss
to explain

설명하다to explain

To explain means to tell someone clearly so they can understand something. You use it when you talk about how something works, what happened, or what to do. In Korean, 설명하다 means to explain or give information in a clear way.

How to say to explain

The difference

This means giving information so someone understands something. It is usually one person telling, rather than several people talking together about a plan or problem.