Korean Dictionary
How to say "Intelligence" in Korean
“Intelligence” in Korean is 정보 (pronounced "Jeongbo").
정보
Jeongbo
Usage & Context
Military term related to intelligence. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 정보에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about intelligence.
How to use 정보 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Intelligence” is 정보, romanized as Jeongbo.
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 정보.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'Jeong' like 'jung' in 'jungle', and 'bo' like 'boh' in 'boat'. The 'eo' vowel is a bit like the 'aw' in 'dawn'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about daily habits for staying informed.
최신 정보를 얻기 위해 뉴스를 본다.
I watch the news to get the latest information.
Discussing geopolitical or defense matters.
군사 정보는 국가 안보에 매우 중요하다.
Military intelligence is very important for national security.
Expressing concern about data privacy with a mobile application.
이 앱은 개인 정보를 너무 많이 요구한다.
This app asks for too much personal information.
Cultural Context
정보 (jeongbo) is a versatile word that can mean general 'information' (like news or data) or specific 'intelligence' (as in military or espionage contexts). In daily life, it's frequently used for anything from 'personal information' (개인 정보) to 'travel information' (여행 정보). Its usage in military and security contexts is also very common in Korean media.
Editorial note
We review entries like 정보 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
정보를 얻다
to get information
개인 정보
personal information
정보 공유
information sharing
Related Expressions
자료
jaryo
data, materials
뉴스
nyuseu
news (loanword)
첩보
cheopbo
intelligence (specifically espionage-related)
지식
jisik
knowledge
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