Korean Dictionary
How to say "Circulation" in Korean
“Circulation” in Korean is 발행 부수 (pronounced "balhaeng busu").
발행 부수
balhaeng busu
Usage & Context
Circulation refers to the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed. High circulation numbers indicate a publication's reach and influence in Korea.
Example Sentence
이 신문의 발행 부수는 100만 부가 넘는다.
This newspaper has a circulation of over one million copies.
How to use 발행 부수 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Circulation” is 발행 부수, romanized as balhaeng busu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
발 (bal) sounds like 'bal' in 'ballad'. 행 (haeng) is like 'heng' in 'hang' (with 'ae' like 'a' in 'cat'). 부 (bu) is like 'boo' in 'book'. 수 (su) is like 'soo' in 'soup'. The stress is relatively even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the effectiveness of advertising in a magazine.
그 잡지는 발행 부수가 많아서 광고 효과가 좋아요.
That magazine has a high circulation, so its advertising effect is good.
Talking about a trend in the media industry.
최근 종이 신문의 발행 부수가 계속 줄고 있어요.
The circulation of paper newspapers has been continuously decreasing recently.
Referring to the print run of a book.
이 책의 발행 부수는 초판만 5만 부였습니다.
The circulation of this book was 50,000 copies for the first edition alone.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '발행 부수' is a key metric for newspapers and magazines, directly impacting their advertising revenue and perceived influence. Major daily newspapers often boast high circulation numbers, which are sometimes audited by third-party organizations. Understanding this term helps grasp the business side of traditional media in Korea.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
발행 부수가 많다
to have high circulation
발행 부수를 늘리다
to increase circulation
발행 부수 조사
circulation audit/survey
Related Expressions
구독자 수
gudokja su
number of subscribers
독자층
dokjacheung
readership
판매 부수
panmae busu
sales volume / copies sold
배포
baepo
distribution
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