Korean Dictionary
How to say "Editorial Board" in Korean
“Editorial Board” in Korean is 편집위원회 (pronounced "pyeonjibwiwonhoe").
편집위원회
pyeonjibwiwonhoe
Usage & Context
An editorial board is a group of senior editors who guide the overall editorial policy of a publication. Korean national newspapers have influential editorial boards that shape public discourse.
Example Sentence
편집위원회가 사설의 주제를 결정했다.
The editorial board decided the topic of the editorial.
How to use 편집위원회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Editorial Board” is 편집위원회, romanized as pyeonjibwiwonhoe.
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 편집위원회.
Pronunciation Guide
'편' (pyeon) sounds like 'pyun' in 'punish' but with a 'y' sound, similar to 'pyeon' in 'pyeon-ui-jeom'. '집' (jip) is like 'jip' in 'zip'. '위' (wi) is like 'wee' in 'week'. '원' (won) is like 'won' in 'one'. '회' (hoe) is like 'hway' in 'highway' without the 'y' sound, or 'hweh'. Stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the political stance of a newspaper.
그 신문의 편집위원회는 논조가 매우 보수적이다.
The editorial board of that newspaper has a very conservative tone.
Explaining a regular meeting schedule in a media organization.
편집위원회 회의는 매주 월요일 오전에 열립니다.
The editorial board meeting is held every Monday morning.
Explaining how a major article was chosen for publication.
이번 호 특집 기사는 편집위원회의 만장일치로 결정되었다.
This issue's feature article was decided by the unanimous vote of the editorial board.
Cultural Context
In Korea, major newspapers and broadcasting companies possess powerful '편집위원회' or similar bodies that significantly influence public opinion and political discourse. Their decisions on editorials (사설) and major news coverage are closely watched and can shape national conversations. The term itself is formal and typically used in professional or academic contexts when discussing media governance.
Editorial note
We review entries like 편집위원회 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
편집위원회 회의
Editorial board meeting
편집위원회 결정
Editorial board decision
편집위원회 성명
Editorial board statement
Related Expressions
편집장
pyeonjipjang
editor-in-chief
논설위원
nonseolwiwon
editorial writer
사설
saseol
editorial (article)
기자회견
gijahoegyeon
press conference
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