Korean Dictionary
How to say "Newsroom" in Korean
“Newsroom” in Korean is 뉴스룸 (pronounced "nyuseullum").
뉴스룸
nyuseullum
Usage & Context
A newsroom is the central office where journalists gather and produce news content. Major Korean media companies have large newsrooms in Seoul where editorial decisions are made.
Example Sentence
뉴스룸에서 편집자들이 기사를 검토하고 있다.
Editors are reviewing articles in the newsroom.
How to use 뉴스룸 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Newsroom” is 뉴스룸, romanized as nyuseullum.
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
This word is a direct transliteration of 'newsroom'. '뉴' (nyu) sounds like 'new'. '스' (seu) sounds like 'soo' in 'soup', but with a shorter 's' sound. '룸' (llum) sounds like 'room', but the 'l' is slightly stronger, almost like a double 'l' due to the Korean ㄹㄹ sound. The stress is on the first syllable, '뉴'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a TV show about journalism.
드라마에서 뉴스룸의 긴박한 분위기를 잘 표현했어요.
The drama depicted the urgent atmosphere of the newsroom well.
Describing a busy work environment.
우리 회사 뉴스룸은 24시간 불이 꺼지지 않아요.
Our company's newsroom never turns off its lights 24 hours a day.
Reporting on internal company improvements.
새로운 뉴스룸 시스템 도입으로 업무 효율이 높아졌습니다.
Work efficiency has increased with the introduction of the new newsroom system.
Cultural Context
The term '뉴스룸' is widely used in Korea, especially in the context of broadcast and print media. Many Korean news channels even have programs titled '뉴스룸' (e.g., JTBC Newsroom), reflecting its direct adoption from English. It evokes an image of a bustling, high-pressure environment, often romanticized in K-dramas that feature journalists, showcasing the dedication and challenges of news production.
Editorial note
We review entries like 뉴스룸 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
뉴스룸 분위기
newsroom atmosphere
뉴스룸 회의
newsroom meeting
뉴스룸에서 일하다
to work in a newsroom
Related Expressions
보도국
bodoguk
news department/bureau
편집국
pyeonjipguk
editorial department
기자실
gijasil
reporters' room
방송국
bangsongguk
broadcasting station
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