Korean Dictionary
How to say "Leaked Information" in Korean
“Leaked Information” in Korean is 유출된 정보 (pronounced "yuchuldoen jeongbo").
유출된 정보
yuchuldoen jeongbo
Usage & Context
Leaked information is confidential data released without authorization. Journalists in Korea sometimes receive leaked government or corporate documents that become major news stories.
Example Sentence
유출된 정보가 정치 스캔들로 번졌다.
The leaked information turned into a political scandal.
How to use 유출된 정보 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Leaked Information” is 유출된 정보, romanized as yuchuldoen jeongbo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'유출된' (yuchuldoen) is pronounced 'yoo-chool-do-en'. '유' (yu) is like 'yoo' in 'you'. '출' (chul) is like 'chool' in 'school' but with a 'ch' sound. '된' (doen) sounds like 'do-en' (like 'do' then 'en' in 'then'). '정보' (jeongbo) is pronounced 'jung-boh'. '정' (jeong) is like 'jong' in 'jungle', and '보' (bo) is like 'boh' in 'bow'. The stress is on '유' and '정'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the financial impact of a data breach.
그 회사는 유출된 정보로 인해 큰 손실을 입었다.
The company suffered heavy losses due to the leaked information.
Describing the public reaction to a scandal.
유출된 정보가 언론에 공개되면서 파문이 일었다.
The leaked information caused a stir when it was revealed to the press.
Reporting on an ongoing investigation.
경찰은 유출된 정보의 출처를 조사 중이다.
The police are investigating the source of the leaked information.
Cultural Context
'유출된 정보' (yuchuldoen jeongbo) often refers to sensitive data that has been released without authorization, frequently leading to major scandals in Korean politics, business, and entertainment. These leaks can come from whistleblowers ('내부 고발자' - naebu gobalja) or hacking incidents. The public reaction to such leaks is often intense, especially if they expose corruption or misconduct by powerful figures, and they frequently become front-page news, driving public discourse and sometimes leading to significant societal changes.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유출된 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
정보 유출 사건
information leak incident
유출된 정보로 인해
due to leaked information
개인 정보 유출
personal information leak
Related Expressions
기밀 유출
gimil yuchul
classified information leak
정보 유출
jeongbo yuchul
information leak (general term)
내부 고발
naebu gobal
whistleblowing
단독 보도
dandok bodo
exclusive report (often based on leaked info)
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