공론화
The process of bringing a private or hidden issue into the public sphere for open discussion and debate.
Examples
3 of 5이 문제를 뉴스에서 공론화했어요.
This issue was brought to public attention on the news.
원전 폐기 문제는 범국민적 공론화 과정을 거쳐야 한다.
The issue of nuclear waste must go through a nationwide public discussion process.
직장 내 괴롭힘 문제를 사내에서 공론화하기로 했습니다.
We decided to bring the issue of workplace bullying to open discussion within the company.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gong (Public) + Ron (Discussion) + Hwa (Become). Making it a public discussion.
Quick Quiz
환경 오염의 심각성을 ( )하여 대책을 마련해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공론화
Examples
이 문제를 뉴스에서 공론화했어요.
everydayThis issue was brought to public attention on the news.
원전 폐기 문제는 범국민적 공론화 과정을 거쳐야 한다.
academicThe issue of nuclear waste must go through a nationwide public discussion process.
직장 내 괴롭힘 문제를 사내에서 공론화하기로 했습니다.
businessWe decided to bring the issue of workplace bullying to open discussion within the company.
정치권은 이 안건의 공론화에 소극적입니다.
formalPoliticians are passive about bringing this agenda to public debate.
이거 커뮤니티에 올려서 공론화시키자.
informalLet's post this in the community and make it a public issue.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사회적 공론화
social public discussion
공론화의 장
a forum for public discussion
본격적인 공론화
full-scale public debate
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Task 2 when discussing how governments should handle controversial topics.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '공론화' for simple gossip; it implies a structured or serious public debate.
Memory Tip
Gong (Public) + Ron (Discussion) + Hwa (Become). Making it a public discussion.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 공론 (public opinion/discussion) and 화 (to become).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, 'public discussion committees' are often used to resolve social conflicts (e.g., energy policy).
Quick Quiz
환경 오염의 심각성을 ( )하여 대책을 마련해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공론화
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