Korean Dictionary
How to say "Editor-in-Chief" in Korean
“Editor-in-Chief” in Korean is 편집장 (pronounced "pyeonjipjang").
편집장
pyeonjipjang
Usage & Context
The editor-in-chief oversees the editorial direction and final content of a publication. Korean newspaper editors-in-chief hold significant influence over public discourse.
Example Sentence
편집장이 최종 기사 게재를 결정한다.
The editor-in-chief decides the final publication of articles.
How to use 편집장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Editor-in-Chief” is 편집장, romanized as pyeonjipjang.
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 편집장.
Pronunciation Guide
편 (pyeon) sounds like 'pyun' (as in 'pyung') with the 'eo' vowel similar to 'o' in 'son'. 집 (jip) is like 'jeep' but with a shorter 'i' and an unreleased 'p'. 장 (jang) sounds like 'jang' (as in 'jang-go' drum). The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a boss's work ethic.
우리 편집장님은 항상 마감 시간을 철저히 지키세요.
Our editor-in-chief always strictly adheres to deadlines.
Announcing a career achievement.
그는 20년 만에 최연소 편집장이 되었다.
He became the youngest editor-in-chief in 20 years.
Observing a publication's shift in style.
편집장이 바뀌면서 잡지의 분위기가 많이 달라졌어요.
The magazine's atmosphere changed a lot after the editor-in-chief changed.
Cultural Context
The suffix '장' (jang) is commonly used in Korean for titles indicating a 'head' or 'chief' of a department or group (e.g., 팀장 timjang - team leader). '편집장' carries significant authority and responsibility in Korean media, often seen as the ultimate gatekeeper for content. In K-dramas or movies set in media companies, the '편집장' character is often portrayed as a powerful, sometimes intimidating, figure.
Editorial note
We review entries like 편집장 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
편집장님
Editor-in-chief (with honorific)
편집장 회의
Editor-in-chief meeting
편집장의 역할
Role of the editor-in-chief
Related Expressions
기자
gija
Reporter
편집자
pyeonjipja
Editor (general)
국장
gukjang
Director (of a department)
주간
jugan
Editor-in-chief (often for weekly magazines)
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