Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spin" in Korean
“Spin” in Korean is 왜곡 보도 (pronounced "waegok bodo").
왜곡 보도
waegok bodo
Usage & Context
Spin refers to presenting information in a biased or misleading way to favor a particular viewpoint. Political parties and corporations in Korea sometimes use PR spin to manage media narratives.
Example Sentence
정치인들은 종종 왜곡 보도를 통해 여론을 조작한다.
Politicians often manipulate public opinion through spin.
How to use 왜곡 보도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spin” is 왜곡 보도, romanized as waegok bodo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
왜 (wae) sounds like 'weh' (as in 'weigh'). 곡 (gok) is like 'gok' (as in 'Goku') but with a shorter 'o' and an unreleased 'k'. 보 (bo) is like 'boh' in 'boat' but shorter. 도 (do) is like 'doh' in 'dough' but shorter. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Criticizing a news report for inaccuracy.
그 뉴스는 사실을 왜곡 보도했다.
That news report distorted the facts.
Political commentary on government statements.
정부의 발표는 왜곡 보도로 비판받았다.
The government's announcement was criticized as spin.
Analyzing corporate PR strategy.
기업은 부정적인 이미지를 바꾸기 위해 왜곡 보도를 이용했다.
The company used spin to change its negative image.
Cultural Context
'왜곡 보도' is a strong term implying intentional distortion or misrepresentation of facts. It's often used in critical discussions about media ethics, politics, and corporate communications in Korea. Accusations of '왜곡 보도' are common, especially from political opposition or citizen groups who feel a particular narrative is being unfairly pushed. It's closely related to '언론 플레이' (eollon peullei, media play), which refers to manipulating media coverage for one's own benefit.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
사실을 왜곡 보도하다
To report facts with distortion
왜곡 보도 논란
Controversy over distorted reporting
언론의 왜곡 보도
Media's distorted reporting
Related Expressions
조작
jojak
Manipulation, fabrication
선동
seondong
Incitement, propaganda
편파 보도
pyeonpa bodo
Biased reporting
왜곡하다
waegokhada
To distort, to misrepresent
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