Korean Dictionary
How to say "Freedom of Press" in Korean
“Freedom of Press” in Korean is 언론 자유 (pronounced "Eonron jayou").
언론 자유
Eonron jayou
Usage & Context
The right of media to report news and information without government interference. Freedom of press is essential for a functioning democracy in South Korea.
Example Sentence
언론 자유는 민주사회에 필수적입니다.
Freedom of press is essential for a democratic society.
How to use 언론 자유 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Freedom of Press” is 언론 자유, romanized as Eonron jayou.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
언 (eon) sounds like 'un' in 'under'. 론 (ron) sounds like 'Ron' (the name). 자 (ja) sounds like 'ja' in 'jar', and 유 (yu) sounds like 'you'. This phrase is '언론의 자유' without the particle '의', so it's pronounced as 'eon-ron jah-you'.
More Example Sentences
Stating a fundamental principle in a political discussion.
언론 자유는 민주주의의 핵심 가치입니다.
Freedom of the press is a core value of democracy.
Discussing government responsibility towards media.
정부는 언론 자유를 존중해야 합니다.
The government must respect freedom of the press.
Comparing countries based on media freedom.
이 나라는 언론 자유 지수가 높아요.
This country has a high press freedom index.
Cultural Context
While '언론의 자유' (freedom of speech) and '언론 자유' (freedom of the press) are closely related, the latter specifically emphasizes the media's role. In South Korea, the media (newspapers, broadcasting, online news) plays a significant role in public discourse, often holding power accountable. Debates about 'fake news' or media bias are common, but the principle of press freedom remains highly regarded.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
언론 자유 침해
Violation of press freedom
언론 자유 수호
Defense of press freedom
언론 자유 지수
Press freedom index
Related Expressions
표현의 자유
Pyoheon-ui jayu
Freedom of expression
언론의 자유
Eonron-ui jayu
Freedom of speech
보도의 자유
Bodo-ui jayu
Freedom of reporting
정보 공개
Jeongbo gonggae
Information disclosure
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