Korean Dictionary
How to say "Public Opinion" in Korean
“Public Opinion” in Korean is 여론 (pronounced "yeoron").
여론
yeoron
Usage & Context
Public opinion is the collective views of the general population on a given topic. Korean media plays a major role in shaping 여론 on politics, social issues, and international relations.
Example Sentence
언론은 여론을 형성하는 데 중요한 역할을 한다.
The media plays an important role in shaping public opinion.
How to use 여론 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Public Opinion” is 여론, romanized as yeoron.
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 여론.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '여' (yeo), sounds like 'yaw' in 'yawn'. The second syllable, '론' (ron), sounds like 'rohn' or 'rhone', similar to 'loan' but with a slightly softer 'r' sound. The emphasis is fairly balanced.
More Example Sentences
Government policy-making
정부는 여론을 수렴하여 정책을 결정해야 한다.
The government should gather public opinion to decide on policies.
Social controversy or scandal
이번 사건에 대한 여론이 매우 좋지 않다.
Public opinion on this incident is very negative.
Impact of social media
SNS는 여론 형성에 큰 영향을 미친다.
Social media has a big influence on shaping public opinion.
Cultural Context
여론 (yeoron) is a critical concept in Korean society, especially in politics and social issues. Public sentiment, often amplified by online communities and traditional media, can significantly influence government decisions, corporate actions, and even celebrity careers. '여론 재판' (trial by public opinion) is a common phrase reflecting the power and sometimes the harshness of collective public judgment.
Editorial note
We review entries like 여론 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
여론을 형성하다
to shape public opinion
여론이 안 좋다
public opinion is bad/negative
여론을 수렴하다
to gather public opinion
Related Expressions
대중의 의견
daejungui uigyeon
public's opinion (synonym)
민심
minsim
public sentiment, popular will
여론 조사
yeoron josa
public opinion poll
여론 조작
yeoron jojak
manipulation of public opinion
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