Korean Dictionary
How to say "Newscaster" in Korean
“Newscaster” in Korean is 뉴스 진행자 (pronounced "nyuseu jinhaenga").
뉴스 진행자
nyuseu jinhaenga
Usage & Context
A newscaster reads and presents the news on television or radio. Korean newscasters are public figures expected to maintain a neutral and professional tone at all times.
Example Sentence
그 뉴스 진행자는 침착하고 명확하게 뉴스를 전달한다.
The newscaster delivers news calmly and clearly.
How to use 뉴스 진행자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Newscaster” is 뉴스 진행자, romanized as nyuseu jinhaenga.
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
뉴스 (nyu-seu) sounds like 'new' followed by 'soo' (like 'soup' without the 'p'). 진행자 (jin-haeng-ja) is 'jin' like 'gin' (the drink), 'haeng' like 'hang' (to hang something), and 'ja' like 'jah' (as in 'hallelujah').
More Example Sentences
Complimenting a newscaster's skill.
그 뉴스 진행자는 발음이 아주 정확해요.
That newscaster's pronunciation is very accurate.
Talking about childhood dreams.
어릴 때 뉴스 진행자가 꿈이었어요.
When I was young, my dream was to be a newscaster.
Discussing TV program changes.
새벽 뉴스 진행자가 바뀌었대요.
They say the early morning newscaster has changed.
Cultural Context
Korean newscasters (뉴스 진행자) are highly respected figures, often admired for their clear, standard Korean pronunciation (표준어) and professional demeanor. Many start their careers as announcers (아나운서) and then specialize. They are expected to maintain neutrality and objectivity, which is a key aspect of their public image, distinguishing them from more personality-driven news presenters in some Western countries.
Editorial note
We review entries like 뉴스 진행자 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
뉴스 진행자 모집
Newscaster recruitment
유명한 뉴스 진행자
Famous newscaster
뉴스 진행자 교육
Newscaster training
Related Expressions
아나운서
anaunseo
Announcer (broader term for broadcasting professionals)
앵커
aengkeo
Anchor (main presenter of a news program)
기자
gija
Reporter
방송인
bangsongin
Broadcaster / TV personality
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