Korean word

이슈

Pronunciation

Romanizationisyu

Meaning

  • nounissue

Example

그 가수의 신곡이 이슈가 됐어요.keu ka su ui sin go gi i syu ga twae sseo yo

The singer's new song became a hot topic.

Illustration for 이슈 (issue)

More examples

그 사건은 사회적 이슈로 떠올랐다.keu sa geo neun sa hoe jeok i syu ro tteo ol lat tta

The incident emerged as a social issue.

Core concept

A newsworthy matter that captures public attention and sparks widespread conversation.

Common phrases

  • 사회적 이슈sa hoe jeok i syu

    social issue

  • 이슈가 되다i syu ga toe da

    become an issue

  • 핫이슈ha si syu

    hot issue

Similar words

화제hwaje: A subject or event that becomes a popular topic of conversation for a time.
주제chuje: The main point that a meeting, lesson, piece of writing, or talk focuses on.
관심사kwansimsa: A personal area of curiosity, enjoyment, or concern.

Definition in Korean

여론이나 미디어에서 주목받아 사람들이 이야기하거나 논쟁하는 사건이나 주제를 이르는 명사yeo ro ni na mi di eo e seo chu mok ppa da sa ram deu ri i ya gi ha geo na non jaeng ha neun sa geo ni na chu je reul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is borrowed from English issue, linking a matter being discussed with the public attention that makes it a hot topic.

Usage tips

  • The word itself does not show whether the speaker supports or criticizes the subject, so nearby words give the attitude.

Other meanings

  • problemnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 이슈화isyuhwaissue formationnoun
  • 이슈거리isyugeoritopic of discussionnoun
  • 핫이슈hasisyuhot issuenoun

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