Korean Dictionary
How to say "Media Conglomerate" in Korean
“Media Conglomerate” in Korean is 언론 재벌 (pronounced "eollon jaebeol").
언론 재벌
eollon jaebeol
Usage & Context
A media conglomerate is a large corporation that owns multiple media outlets. Korea has several major media conglomerates that control a significant portion of news and entertainment.
Example Sentence
그 언론 재벌은 신문, 방송, 인터넷 매체를 모두 소유한다.
That media conglomerate owns newspapers, broadcasting, and internet media.
How to use 언론 재벌 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Media Conglomerate” is 언론 재벌, romanized as eollon jaebeol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
언 (eon) sounds like 'un' in 'under'. 론 (llon) is like 'lon' in 'lone' but with a slightly more open 'o' and often a doubled 'l' sound due to assimilation. 재 (jae) sounds like 'jeh' in 'jet'. 벌 (beol) is like 'bul' in 'bull' or '벌' (beol) as in '벌집' (beoljip, beehive). The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Describing a large media company's holdings.
그 언론 재벌은 여러 방송국과 신문사를 소유하고 있다.
That media conglomerate owns several broadcasting stations and newspapers.
Expressing concern about media power.
언론 재벌의 영향력이 너무 커서 걱정이다.
I'm worried that the influence of media conglomerates is too great.
Discussing public debate on media policy.
언론 재벌 개혁에 대한 목소리가 높다.
Voices for media conglomerate reform are loud.
Cultural Context
'재벌' (jaebeol) is a well-known Korean term referring to large, family-controlled business conglomerates. When combined with '언론' (eollon, media), '언론 재벌' specifically refers to powerful media groups. The term often carries a critical connotation, implying concerns about concentrated media power, potential bias, and undue influence over public opinion. Discussions about '언론 재벌' are frequent in Korean political and social discourse, especially regarding media diversity, independence, and fairness.
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 재벌의 영향력
Influence of media conglomerates
언론 재벌 개혁
Media conglomerate reform
거대 언론 재벌
Giant media conglomerate
Related Expressions
재벌
jaebeol
Conglomerate (general term)
언론사
eollonsa
Media company, news organization
미디어 그룹
midieo geurup
Media group (more neutral term)
독과점
dokgwajeom
Monopoly and oligopoly
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