Korean Dictionary
How to say "Media Outlet" in Korean
“Media Outlet” in Korean is 언론사 (pronounced "eollonsa").
언론사
eollonsa
Usage & Context
A media outlet is an organization that publishes or broadcasts news. Korea has hundreds of registered media outlets, ranging from major TV networks to small online publications.
Example Sentence
다양한 언론사가 사건을 다르게 보도했다.
Various media outlets reported the incident differently.
How to use 언론사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Media Outlet” is 언론사, romanized as eollonsa.
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 언론사.
Pronunciation Guide
언론사 (eollonsa) is pronounced 'un-lone-sa'. '언' sounds like 'un' in 'under'. '론' sounds like 'lone' but with a softer 'o' sound. '사' sounds like 'sa' in 'sad'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a news story and the outlet that broke it.
그 언론사는 특종을 보도해서 유명해졌어요.
That media outlet became famous for reporting an exclusive.
Asking about current news consumption habits among youth.
요즘 젊은 사람들은 어떤 언론사를 주로 보나요?
Which media outlets do young people mostly follow these days?
A statement made during a political or social discussion about press freedom.
정부는 언론사의 자유를 보장해야 합니다.
The government must guarantee the freedom of media outlets.
Cultural Context
Korea has a very active and diverse media landscape, with hundreds of registered '언론사'. This term is often used in a somewhat formal context, referring to the institution itself rather than just 'the media'. There's often public debate about the political leanings or biases of different '언론사' in Korea, especially regarding major newspapers (Chosun Ilbo, JoongAng Ilbo) and broadcasters (KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC).
Editorial note
We review entries like 언론사 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
주요 언론사
Major media outlets
언론사 취재
Media coverage/reporting by a media outlet
언론사 관계자
Media official/representative
Related Expressions
언론
eollon
Media (general term)
기자
gija
Reporter/Journalist
방송국
bangsongguk
Broadcasting station
신문사
sinmunsa
Newspaper company
More Media & Journalism Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Media Outlet and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
