Korean Dictionary
How to say "Byline" in Korean
“Byline” in Korean is 기사 서명란 (pronounced "gisa seongmyeongnan").
기사 서명란
gisa seongmyeongnan
Usage & Context
A byline credits the journalist who wrote the article. In Korean newspapers, bylines are important for establishing credibility and accountability of reporting.
Example Sentence
이 기사의 기사 서명란에는 기자 이름이 없다.
This article has no byline crediting the journalist.
How to use 기사 서명란 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Byline” is 기사 서명란, romanized as gisa seongmyeongnan.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 기사 서명란.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 'gi-sa,' sounds like 'gee-sah,' with 'g' as in 'go' and 'a' as in 'father.' The second part, 'seo-myeong-nan,' is pronounced like 'suh-myung-nahn,' with 'eo' like 'uh' in 'but,' 'myeong' like 'myung' in 'young,' and 'nan' like 'nahn' in 'non.'
More Example Sentences
A reader pointing out the lack of attribution in an article.
이 기사 서명란에 기자 이름이 없어서 누가 썼는지 알 수 없어요.
There's no journalist's name in this byline, so I don't know who wrote it.
A reader choosing an article based on the journalist's reputation.
유명 기자의 기사 서명란을 보고 기사를 읽기 시작했다.
I started reading the article after seeing the byline of a famous journalist.
Explaining the typical placement of a byline in digital media.
온라인 기사에서는 기사 서명란이 보통 맨 위에 있어요.
In online articles, the byline is usually at the very top.
Cultural Context
In Korean journalism, the '기사 서명란' is crucial for establishing credibility and accountability. While some opinion pieces might use pseudonyms, standard news reports almost always include the journalist's name, and often their email address, to allow for reader feedback or inquiries. This practice reinforces the idea of journalistic responsibility and transparency.
Editorial note
We review entries like 기사 서명란 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
기사 서명란 확인
Check the byline
기사 서명란에 이름이 있다
There's a name in the byline
기사 서명란이 없는 기사
Article without a byline
Related Expressions
기자 이름
gija ireum
journalist's name
필자
pilja
writer, author
익명
ikmyeong
anonymity
출처
chulcheo
source
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