Korean Dictionary
How to say "Commentary" in Korean
“Commentary” in Korean is 해설 (pronounced "haeseo").
해설
haeseo
Usage & Context
Commentary is analysis and opinion provided alongside news coverage. Korean TV anchors and journalists often offer commentary to help viewers understand complex events.
Example Sentence
그 앵커는 정치적 사건에 대한 해설을 제공했다.
The anchor provided commentary on the political event.
How to use 해설 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Commentary” is 해설, romanized as haeseo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
해설 (hae-seol): "Hae" sounds like "hey" but with a slightly more open 'a' sound, and "seol" like "sole" but with a softer 's' and the 'eo' vowel sound (similar to 'uh' in "sofa" but slightly deeper). The stress is on the first syllable, "hae."
More Example Sentences
Praising a sports commentator.
스포츠 경기 해설이 너무 재미있어서 경기에 더 몰입했어요.
The sports commentary was so entertaining that I got more immersed in the game.
Describing the helpfulness of a textbook or academic work.
이 책에는 어려운 개념에 대한 자세한 해설이 포함되어 있습니다.
This book includes detailed commentary/explanation on difficult concepts.
Gaining insight from a news analysis.
뉴스에서 전문가의 시사 해설을 듣고 사건을 이해하게 됐어요.
I understood the event after listening to an expert's current affairs commentary on the news.
Cultural Context
“해설” is widely used in various contexts in Korea, from news analysis and sports commentary to academic explanations and museum audio guides. In sports, especially popular ones like baseball or soccer, the quality and humor of the “해설위원” (commentator) can significantly enhance the viewing experience, often becoming as talked about as the game itself. News programs frequently feature “시사 해설” (current affairs commentary) where experts provide in-depth analysis of complex political or social issues.
Editorial note
We review entries like 해설 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
스포츠 해설
Sports commentary
시사 해설
Current affairs commentary
해설을 듣다
To listen to commentary/explanation
Related Expressions
설명
seolmyeong
Explanation (broader term)
분석
bunseok
Analysis
논평
nonpyeong
Critique / Review / Comment
해설하다
haeseolhada
To comment / To explain (verb form)
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