Korean Dictionary
How to say "Press Conference" in Korean
“Press Conference” in Korean is 기자회견 (pronounced "gijahoegyeon").
기자회견
gijahoegyeon
Usage & Context
A press conference is a media event where officials or public figures address journalists. High-profile Korean events like elections and corporate announcements often include press conferences.
Example Sentence
대통령이 오늘 오후 기자회견을 열었다.
The president held a press conference this afternoon.
How to use 기자회견 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Press Conference” is 기자회견, romanized as gijahoegyeon.
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 기자회견.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gee-jah-hweh-gyeon' — 기 'gee', 자 'jah', 회 'hweh' (like 'way' with a 'h'), 견 'gyeon' (soft 'g' + 'yuhn'). Flow it together smoothly.
More Example Sentences
Sports news summary.
감독이 경기 후 기자회견에서 팬들에게 사과했다.
The coach apologized to the fans at the post-game press conference.
Film press junket schedule.
영화 시사회 후 주연 배우들의 기자회견이 열린다.
After the film's preview screening, a press conference with the lead actors will be held.
A policy crisis response.
정부는 긴급 기자회견을 통해 대책을 발표했다.
The government announced countermeasures through an emergency press conference.
Cultural Context
기자회견 events are deeply choreographed in Korea — officials read prepared statements, then take vetted questions from pre-registered reporters. High-profile 기자회견 often feature dramatic 90-degree bows (사죄 회견, 'apology press conferences') by executives and celebrities admitting wrongdoing, a format so iconic it's parodied in dramas. Film promo tours also rely heavily on 제작 보고회 (production briefing) — a specialized kind of press conference.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
기자회견이 열렸어요.
A press conference was held.
기자회견에서 밝혔습니다.
He/she revealed it at the press conference.
기자회견 준비 중이에요.
We're preparing for a press conference.
Related Expressions
기자간담회
gijagandamhoe
Informal press gathering/roundtable
브리핑
beuripping
Briefing
사죄 회견
saje hoegyeon
Apology press conference
제작 보고회
jejak bogohoe
Production briefing (film press event)
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