This is the 17753rd most frequent Korean word.
소식
"소식" means "news" or "tidings."
In this sentence, '소식' is used to mean 'news,' referring to information or updates about a person or event.
그 배우에 대해 기쁜 소식을 들었어요.
I heard good news about that actor.
Here, '소식' is used to describe 'light eating' or 'small portions of food.'
저녁 식사 후 배가 소식을 하니 기분이 좋아졌어요.
After eating a light dinner, my mood improved.
In this context, '소식' refers to 'updates' or 'communications maintained between people, often over distance.'