Common English Mistakes in Official Statements by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Official Statement in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

The Ministry of Environment is announcing new regulations for waste management in the city. The policy will be effective in January 1st, and aims to improve recycling rates oin the community. Citizens are encouraged to participate atin the upcoming public forum to discuss these changes and provide feedback.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! I just needed to change a couple of prepositions."

The Ministry of Environment is announcing new regulations for waste management in the city. The policy will be effective in January 1st, and aims to improve recycling rates in the community. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the upcoming public forum to discuss these changes and provide feedback.

The Ministry of Environment is announcing new regulations for waste management in the city. The policy will be effective in January 1st, and aims to improve recycling rates on the community. Citizens are encouraged to participate at the upcoming public forum to discuss these changes and provide feedback.

Mistake Example #2

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

In response to recent developments, theMinistry of Environment announcesa new initiative to improve air quality in urban areas. IThis initiative aims to reduce emissions from vehicles and promote theuse of public transportation. GThe government is committed to ensuring that citizens have access to clean air and will work closely with local authorities to implement measures effectively.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Changes I made were mostly to add articles to the text. Good job! "

In response to recent developments, the Ministry of Environment announces a new initiative to improve air quality in urban areas. This initiative aims to reduce emissions from vehicles and promote the use of public transportation. The government is committed to ensuring that citizens have access to clean air and will work closely with local authorities to implement measures effectively.

In response to recent developments, Ministry of Environment announces new initiative to improve air quality in urban areas. Initiative aims to reduce emissions from vehicles and promote use of public transportation. Government is committed to ensuring that citizens have access to clean air and will work closely with local authorities to implement measures effectively.

Mistake Example #3

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

In response to recent developments, the Ministry of Environment announces that, to improve air quality, we will implement new regulations. The policy, which aims to reduce emissions from vehicles, it will be effective starting next month. We believe that, by working together, significant progress can be made in protecting our environment.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"This statement has other issues, but not word order."

In response to recent developments, the Ministry of Environment announces that, to improve air quality, we will implement new regulations. The policy, which aims to reduce emissions from vehicles, it will be effective starting next month. We believe that, by working together, significant progress can be made in protecting our environment.

In response to recent developments, the Ministry of Environment announces that, to improve air quality, we will implement new regulations. The policy, which aims to reduce emissions from vehicles, it will be effective starting next month. We believe that, by working together, significant progress can be made in protecting our environment.