Korean Dictionary
How to say "Live Coverage" in Korean
“Live Coverage” in Korean is 생중계 (pronounced "saengjunggye").
생중계
saengjunggye
Usage & Context
Live coverage refers to real-time broadcasting of events as they happen. Korean news channels provide 생중계 for major events like elections, disasters, and sports.
Example Sentence
선거 개표 방송은 생중계로 진행된다.
The election vote-counting broadcast is done via live coverage.
How to use 생중계 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Live Coverage” is 생중계, romanized as saengjunggye.
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 생중계.
Pronunciation Guide
생 (saeng) sounds like 'sang' in 'sang' (with 'ae' like 'a' in 'cat'). 중 (jung) is like 'joong' in 'moon' (but with a 'j'). 계 (gye) is like 'gyeh' in 'get' (with a 'y' sound before the 'e').
More Example Sentences
Describing a major international sports event broadcast.
월드컵 경기는 전 세계로 생중계되었다.
The World Cup match was broadcast live worldwide.
Reporting on a breaking news event.
사고 현장이 실시간으로 생중계되어 충격을 주었다.
The accident scene was broadcast live in real-time, causing shock.
Announcing an upcoming K-pop event.
아이돌 그룹의 컴백 쇼케이스가 온라인으로 생중계될 예정이다.
The idol group's comeback showcase is scheduled to be broadcast live online.
Cultural Context
'생중계' is extremely common in Korea for everything from major news events and sports matches to K-pop concerts and fan meetings. Korean audiences expect real-time updates and live broadcasts for significant happenings. The loanword '라이브' (raibeu) is also frequently used, often interchangeably with '생중계' or '생방송' (saengbangsong, live broadcast).
Editorial note
We review entries like 생중계 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
생중계하다
to broadcast live
생중계 화면
live broadcast screen
단독 생중계
exclusive live coverage
Related Expressions
실시간 방송
silsigan bangsong
real-time broadcast
녹화 방송
nokwa bangsong
recorded broadcast
생방송
saengbangsong
live broadcast (often interchangeable)
중계하다
junggyehada
to broadcast, to relay (verb form)
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