No. 586 in Korean
언론
Media or press.
In a sentence
언론은 사회에서 중요한 역할을 합니다.
The media plays an important role in society.
The word '언론' here refers to 'the media' or 'journalism' as a general concept, explaining its societal influence.
그 뉴스는 여러 언론에서 보도되었습니다.
That news was reported in various media outlets.
In this sentence, '언론' refers to 'media outlets' – such as newspapers, magazines, or TV stations – that disseminate news and information.
우리는 언론의 자유를 존중해야 합니다.
We must respect the freedom of the press.
This usage of '언론' relates to the broader concept of 'press' or 'freedom of speech' in the context of rights and democratic values.
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