Korean Dictionary
How to say "Media Embargo" in Korean
“Media Embargo” in Korean is 보도 금지 (pronounced "bodo geunji").
보도 금지
bodo geunji
Usage & Context
A media embargo restricts the publication of information until a specified time. Korean companies and officials often issue embargoed news for coordinated media releases.
Example Sentence
이 발표는 오후 6시까지 보도 금지 상태다.
This announcement is under a media embargo until 6 PM.
How to use 보도 금지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Media Embargo” is 보도 금지, romanized as bodo geunji.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'보' (bo) sounds like 'bo' in 'boat', and '도' (do) like 'do' in 'door'. '금' (geum) sounds like 'goom' in 'groom', but with an 'eu' vowel (like 'oo' in 'book'). '지' (ji) sounds like 'jee' in 'jeep'. The stress is fairly even across the two words.
More Example Sentences
Warning a colleague about sensitive information.
이 정보는 아직 보도 금지 상태이니 조심하세요.
This information is still under embargo, so be careful.
Reporting on a government communication strategy.
정부는 중요한 발표를 앞두고 보도 금지를 요청했습니다.
The government requested a media embargo ahead of an important announcement.
Discussing publication timing in a news meeting.
보도 금지가 해제되면 바로 기사를 내보낼 예정입니다.
We plan to release the article immediately once the embargo is lifted.
Cultural Context
'보도 금지' is a common practice in Korean media, especially for government announcements, corporate earnings, or major product launches. It ensures that all media outlets release the information simultaneously, preventing any single outlet from gaining an unfair advantage. Journalists are expected to respect these embargoes, and violating one can lead to serious repercussions, including being blacklisted by the source.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
보도 금지를 풀다
to lift a media embargo
보도 금지를 지키다
to observe a media embargo
보도 금지 기간
media embargo period
Related Expressions
엠바고
embago
embargo (loanword, very common)
보도 제한
bodo jehan
reporting restriction
공개 금지
gonggae geumji
prohibition of public release
발표 예정
balpyo yejeong
scheduled announcement (related concept)
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