Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Newspaper" in Korean
“School Newspaper” in Korean is 학교 신문 (pronounced "hakgyo sinmun").
학교 신문
hakgyo sinmun
Usage & Context
The school newspaper is a publication created by student journalists that reports on school news and events. Students learn journalism, writing, and editing skills through newspaper production. It serves as an important communication tool within the school community.
Example Sentence
학교 신문에 기사를 썼어요.
I wrote an article for the school newspaper.
How to use 학교 신문 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Newspaper” is 학교 신문, romanized as hakgyo sinmun.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 학교 (hakgyo), 'hak' sounds like 'hock' (as in hockey), and 'gyo' is similar to 'kyo' in 'Kyoto'. For 신문 (sinmun), 'sin' is like 'sin' in 'sinner', and 'mun' is like 'moon'. The overall rhythm is HAHK-gyo SIN-moon, with relatively even stress.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on an event related to the school newspaper.
학교 신문 기자들이 교장 선생님을 인터뷰했어요.
The school newspaper reporters interviewed the principal.
Announcing the publication date of the newspaper.
다음 주에 학교 신문이 발행될 예정이에요.
The school newspaper is scheduled to be published next week.
A student excitedly sharing news about their photos.
학교 신문에 우리 반 소풍 사진이 실렸어요!
Our class picnic photos were published in the school newspaper!
Cultural Context
While perhaps not as flashy as music clubs, school newspapers (학교 신문) play an important role in Korean schools, often run by a 'journalism club' (신문 동아리). They cover school events, student achievements, and sometimes even local community news. This activity fosters critical thinking and writing skills, and for some students, it's a stepping stone to a career in journalism. It's a classic element of school life, often depicted as a serious and dedicated club in school-themed media.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
신문 동아리
newspaper club
신문에 기사를 쓰다
to write an article for the newspaper
신문 발행
newspaper publication
Related Expressions
신문
sinmun
newspaper
기자
gija
reporter
기사
gisa
article, news story
편집부
pyeonjipbu
editorial department
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