Korean Dictionary
How to say "Public Broadcasting" in Korean
“Public Broadcasting” in Korean is 공영 방송 (pronounced "gongyeong bangsong").
공영 방송
gongyeong bangsong
Usage & Context
Public broadcasting is funded by the government or public license fees to serve public interest. Korea's KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) is the main public broadcaster.
Example Sentence
공영 방송은 시청자의 수신료로 운영된다.
Public broadcasting is funded by viewer license fees.
How to use 공영 방송 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Public Broadcasting” is 공영 방송, romanized as gongyeong bangsong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'공영' (gongyeong) sounds like 'gong-young'. '공' (gong) is like 'gong' (the instrument), and '영' (yeong) is like 'young'. '방송' (bangsong) sounds like 'bang-song'. '방' (bang) is like 'bang', and '송' (song) is like 'song'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the role of a major TV network.
KBS는 한국의 대표적인 공영 방송이다.
KBS is Korea's representative public broadcaster.
Discussing the mission of public media.
공영 방송의 역할은 공익을 추구하는 것이다.
The role of public broadcasting is to pursue public interest.
Referring to the origin of a high-quality program.
그 다큐멘터리는 공영 방송에서 제작되었다.
That documentary was produced by public broadcasting.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '공영 방송' (gongyeong bangsong) is primarily represented by KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) and EBS (Educational Broadcasting System). KBS, in particular, is funded by mandatory license fees ('수신료' - susinnyo) collected alongside electricity bills, emphasizing its public service mission. It's expected to provide unbiased news, educational content, and high-quality dramas, distinct from commercial broadcasters, though it often faces debates regarding its political neutrality and funding model.
Editorial note
We review entries like 공영 방송 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
공영 방송 채널
public broadcasting channel
공영 방송의 역할
the role of public broadcasting
공영 방송 프로그램
public broadcasting program
Related Expressions
민영 방송
minyeong bangsong
commercial broadcasting
방송국
bangsongguk
broadcasting station
시청료
sicheongnyo
license fee (for TV)
지상파 방송
jisangpa bangsong
terrestrial broadcasting
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