Korean Dictionary
How to say "Press Corps" in Korean
“Press Corps” in Korean is 기자단 (pronounced "gijadan").
기자단
gijadan
Usage & Context
A press corps is a group of journalists who regularly cover a particular institution or event. The 청와대 (Blue House) press corps in Korea has historically been one of the most closely watched.
Example Sentence
대통령 기자단이 해외 순방에 동행했다.
The presidential press corps accompanied the overseas tour.
How to use 기자단 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Press Corps” is 기자단, romanized as gijadan.
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'gi', sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 'ja' is pronounced like 'jah' in 'jar'. 'dan' is similar to 'dawn' but with a 'd' sound at the beginning. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing the daily routine of journalists covering the presidential office.
청와대 기자단은 대통령의 일정을 매일 취재했다.
The Blue House press corps covered the president's schedule daily.
Reporting on journalists covering an international trip.
해외 순방에 동행한 기자단이 현지 소식을 전했다.
The press corps accompanying the overseas tour reported local news.
An announcement about an upcoming press conference.
이번 사건에 대한 기자단 브리핑이 곧 있을 예정입니다.
There will be a press corps briefing on this incident soon.
Cultural Context
In Korea, the '기자단' (press corps) plays a significant role in political reporting. Historically, the '청와대 기자단' (Blue House press corps) was highly influential. With the presidential office moving to Yongsan, the '용산 대통령실 기자단' continues to be a key group, often having dedicated press rooms and access to officials, reflecting the close relationship, and sometimes tension, between the government and media.
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Common Phrases
기자단 회견
press corps conference
기자단 출입
press corps access
외신 기자단
foreign press corps
Related Expressions
기자
gija
reporter, journalist
언론
eollon
media, press
취재
chwijae
news coverage, reporting
특파원
teukpawon
correspondent
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