Korean word

매스컴

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeseukeom

Meaning

nounmedia

Example

요즘 매스컴에서 그 배우 이야기를 많이 한다.yo jeum mae seu keo me seo keu pae u i ya gi reul ma ni han da

The media have been talking a lot about that actor lately.

More examples

그 제품이 매스컴을 타면서 판매가 증가했다.keu che pu mi mae seu keo meul ta myeon seo pan mae ga cheung ga haet tta

As the product received media coverage, its sales increased.

Core concept

A major channel that sends news and information to many people at once.

Common phrases

매스컴을 타다mae seu keo meul ta da
get media coverage
매스컴 기사mae seu keom ki sa
media article

Similar words

언론eollon: The organized press and reporting activity that informs the public.
미디어midieo: The broad field of channels and platforms used to deliver information.
방송pangsong: A radio, television, or internet transmission sent to many viewers or listeners.
뉴스nyuseu: News reports that present recent events and other current information.

Definition in Korean

많은 사람에게 소식이나 정보를 한꺼번에 전하는 방송·신문·인터넷 등 주요 매체를 가리키는 말ma neun sa ra me ge so si gi na cheong bo reul han kkeo beo ne cheon ha neun pang song sin mun in teo net teung chu yo mae che reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word is a shortened Korean borrowing of the English phrase mass communication, naming communication sent through media to a large public.

Usage tips

Unlike the broad English word media, this term usually highlights channels that deliver public news and information.