Korean Dictionary
How to say "Press Release" in Korean
“Press Release” in Korean is 보도 자료 (pronounced "bodo jaryo").
보도 자료
bodo jaryo
Usage & Context
A press release is an official statement given to journalists to announce something newsworthy. Korean companies and government agencies distribute press releases to major media outlets.
Example Sentence
회사는 신제품 출시를 위한 보도 자료를 배포했다.
The company distributed a press release for its new product launch.
How to use 보도 자료 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Press Release” is 보도 자료, romanized as bodo jaryo.
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 보도 자료.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 'bo-do,' is pronounced like 'boh-doh,' with the 'o' as in 'go.' The second part, 'ja-ryo,' sounds like 'jah-ryoh,' with 'a' as in 'father' and 'ryo' similar to 'ryo' in 'Tokyo' but with a softer 'r' sound.
More Example Sentences
A government official announcing an upcoming policy release.
새로운 정책에 대한 보도 자료를 곧 배포할 예정입니다.
We plan to distribute a press release about the new policy soon.
A PR professional describing their outreach efforts.
기자들에게 보도 자료를 이메일로 보냈어요.
I sent the press release to the journalists via email.
An internal team discussing the preparation of a press release.
보도 자료에 포함될 내용이 아직 확정되지 않았습니다.
The content to be included in the press release has not yet been finalized.
Cultural Context
Press releases are a standard and essential tool for corporate and government communications in Korea. Companies often hold '보도 자료 배포' (press release distribution) events or send them directly to a curated list of media contacts. For major announcements, a '기자 간담회' (press conference) might be held in conjunction with the release to provide more details and answer questions.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
보도 자료 배포
Distribution of press release
보도 자료 작성
Writing a press release
보도 자료 요청
Request for a press release
Related Expressions
언론 발표
eollon balpyo
media announcement
공식 성명
gongsik seongmyeong
official statement
기자 회견
gija hoegyeon
press conference
홍보
hongbo
public relations, promotion
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