Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sound Bite" in Korean
“Sound Bite” in Korean is 핵심 발언 (pronounced "haeksim bareun").
핵심 발언
haeksim bareun
Usage & Context
A sound bite is a short, memorable quote used in broadcast reporting. Korean politicians and celebrities carefully craft sound bites knowing they will be widely replayed in media.
Example Sentence
그 정치인의 핵심 발언이 뉴스에서 반복 방영됐다.
The politician's sound bite was repeatedly broadcast on the news.
How to use 핵심 발언 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sound Bite” is 핵심 발언, romanized as haeksim bareun.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
핵심 (haeksim) sounds like 'hack-sim', with 'hack' as in 'hack a computer' and 'sim' as in 'simple'. 발언 (bareon) is 'ba-reon', with 'ba' like 'bah' and 'reon' similar to 'run' but with a slightly rolled 'r' and 'eo' vowel. Together: 'haek-sim ba-reon'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a celebrity interview.
그 배우의 솔직한 핵심 발언이 큰 화제가 되었다.
The actor's honest sound bite became a big topic of conversation.
Analyzing a political debate.
토론회에서 그의 핵심 발언은 짧지만 강한 인상을 남겼다.
His sound bite at the debate was short but left a strong impression.
Describing journalistic practices.
기자들은 항상 정치인의 핵심 발언을 놓치지 않으려 한다.
Journalists always try not to miss a politician's sound bite.
Cultural Context
In Korean media, especially news and political talk shows, a '핵심 발언' is incredibly important. Public figures, from politicians to K-pop idols, are acutely aware that their words can be condensed into short, impactful clips. These sound bites are often replayed endlessly across various media platforms, shaping public perception and becoming viral content, whether for praise or criticism.
Editorial note
We review entries like 핵심 발언 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
핵심 발언을 인용하다
to quote a sound bite
핵심 발언이 화제가 되다
a sound bite becomes a hot topic
강렬한 핵심 발언
powerful sound bite
Related Expressions
명언
myeong-eon
famous saying, wise saying
어록
eorok
collection of sayings/quotes
한마디
hanmadi
a word, a brief statement
주요 발언
juyo bareon
main statement, key remark
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