여론
The collective opinion of many people on a particular issue or problem. It is often measured by polls or reflected in media.
Examples
3 of 5인터넷 기사 댓글을 보면 대강의 여론을 알 수 있어.
You can roughly tell the public opinion by looking at the comments on internet articles.
이번 정책에 대한 국민적 여론을 수렴하여 반영하겠습니다.
We will gather and reflect public opinion on this policy.
여론이 너무 안 좋아서 계획을 취소했대.
They say they canceled the plan because public opinion was so bad.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeo-Ron. 'Yeo' as in '여러 명' (many people). 'Ron' as in 'discussion'. Discussion of many people.
Quick Quiz
이번 선거의 결과는 최근의 ___ 조사와 일치했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 여론
Examples
인터넷 기사 댓글을 보면 대강의 여론을 알 수 있어.
everydayYou can roughly tell the public opinion by looking at the comments on internet articles.
이번 정책에 대한 국민적 여론을 수렴하여 반영하겠습니다.
formalWe will gather and reflect public opinion on this policy.
여론이 너무 안 좋아서 계획을 취소했대.
informalThey say they canceled the plan because public opinion was so bad.
매스미디어는 대중의 여론 형성에 강력한 영향을 미친다.
academicMass media has a powerful influence on the formation of public opinion.
기업 이미지를 위해 우호적인 여론 조성이 필요합니다.
businessCreating favorable public opinion is necessary for the company's image.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
여론이 들끓다
public opinion is boiling (strong reaction)
여론에 밀리다
to be pushed back by public opinion
여론을 호도하다
to mislead public opinion
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Vital for topics related to politics, media, and social change in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '이론' (theory).
Memory Tip
Yeo-Ron. 'Yeo' as in '여러 명' (many people). 'Ron' as in 'discussion'. Discussion of many people.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 輿 (public) and 論 (discussion).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society is very sensitive to online 'netizen' public opinion.
Quick Quiz
이번 선거의 결과는 최근의 ___ 조사와 일치했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 여론
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