The primary distinction lies in the level of certainty and the basis of the inference. '-는 셈이다' expresses a logical conclusion or a strong inference based on clear, objective evidence or calculation; it implies a high degree of certainty that something is the case. For example, '세 시에 출발했으니까 지금쯤 도착하는 셈이다' (Since....
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