Korean Dictionary
How to say "Press Row" in Korean
“Press Row” in Korean is 취재석 (pronounced "chwiaesaek").
취재석
chwiaesaek
Usage & Context
Press row or press area is the section at events designated for journalists. Korean sporting events and court hearings reserve 취재석 for credentialed reporters.
Example Sentence
기자들이 취재석에 앉아 경기를 지켜봤다.
Journalists watched the match from press row.
How to use 취재석 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Press Row” is 취재석, romanized as chwiaesaek.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
취재 (chwije) sounds like 'chwee-jeh', with 'chwee' similar to 'sweet' but with a 'ch' sound, and 'jeh' like 'jet'. 석 (seok) is 'seok', like 'sock' but with a slightly tighter 'o'. Together: 'chwi-je-seok'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on a court hearing.
법정 취재석에는 많은 기자들이 모여 있었다.
Many journalists were gathered in the courtroom press row.
Describing a busy sports event.
경기장 취재석은 항상 기자들로 북적인다.
The press row at the stadium is always bustling with journalists.
Public figure interacting with media.
그는 취재석에서 질문을 던지는 기자들을 향해 손을 흔들었다.
He waved to the journalists asking questions from the press row.
Cultural Context
The '취재석' is a standard and recognized term in Korean media for the designated area for reporters at various events. From major sporting events and political rallies to court hearings and press conferences, the presence of the '취재석' signifies the importance of media coverage. Access is typically restricted to credentialed journalists, emphasizing the professional nature of reporting and the structured environment of Korean news gathering.
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Common Phrases
취재석에 앉다
to sit in the press row
취재석을 마련하다
to prepare a press row
취재석 출입
access to the press row
Related Expressions
기자석
gijaseok
reporter's seat (more general)
기자회견장
gijahoe Gyeonjang
press conference venue
프레스룸
peureseurum
press room (loanword)
취재진
chwijejin
press corps, reporting team
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