Korean Dictionary
How to say "Correspondent" in Korean
“Correspondent” in Korean is 특파원 (pronounced "teukpawon").
특파원
teukpawon
Usage & Context
A correspondent is a journalist who reports from a specific location, often abroad. Korean news agencies deploy correspondents to key international cities to cover global events.
Example Sentence
그 특파원은 워싱턴에서 미국 정치를 취재하고 있다.
The correspondent is covering US politics from Washington.
How to use 특파원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Correspondent” is 특파원, romanized as teukpawon.
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 특파원.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '특' (teuk), sounds like 'tuck' but with a sharper 't' and a short 'uh' vowel. '파' (pa) is like 'pah' in 'father'. '원' (won) sounds like 'wahn' in 'want'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on '파'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a journalist's career history.
그는 중동 특파원으로 5년간 일했다.
He worked as a Middle East correspondent for 5 years.
A news anchor introducing a live report.
저희 특파원이 현지 상황을 생생하게 전달해 드립니다.
Our correspondent delivers vivid reports on the local situation.
Attributing a news scoop to a specific journalist.
이번 사건은 파리 특파원이 처음 보도했습니다.
This incident was first reported by our Paris correspondent.
Cultural Context
In Korean media, '특파원' (teukpawon) play a crucial role, especially in covering international affairs. Major news outlets like KBS, MBC, and SBS often have '해외 특파원' (haeoee teukpawon - overseas correspondents) stationed in key global cities such as Washington D.C., Tokyo, Beijing, and London. Their reports are highly valued for providing a Korean perspective on world events, and their names often become recognizable to the public through their on-air reports.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
특파원으로 활동하다
to work as a correspondent
특파원 보고
correspondent's report
워싱턴 특파원
Washington correspondent
Related Expressions
기자
gija
reporter, journalist
해외 특파원
haeoee teukpawon
overseas correspondent
종군 기자
jonggun gija
war correspondent
현지 특파원
hyeonji teukpawon
local correspondent
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