This is the 17754th most frequent Korean word.
소식통은
"소식통은" means "source of information" or "informant."
Here, "소식통은" is used to refer to a source or informant who provides news or details, emphasizing its role in communication or information relay.
소식통은 중요한 정보를 제공할 수 있습니다.
A source can provide important information.
Here, "소식통은" functions similarly, referring to an informant or news source, but the sentence raises a question about the credibility of said source.
그 소식통은 신뢰할 만한가요?
Is that source reliable?
In this case, "소식통은" indicates a person or entity providing the information, framing them as the subject reporting the event.