Common English Mistakes in Press Releases by Korean Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

For Immediate Release: Seoul, South Korea - October 15, 2023 - The new art exhibition will open at the National Gallery in Seoul on November 1st. Visitors can enjoy the collection of contemporary pieces at the gallery ion weekdays and weekends. The exhibition will be available on display until the end of December, offering a unique opportunity to experience modern art in the heart of the city.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just made some minor changes, including changing the preposition "in" to "on"."

For Immediate Release: Seoul, South Korea - October 15, 2023 - The new art exhibition will open at the National Gallery in Seoul on November 1st. Visitors can enjoy the collection of contemporary pieces at the gallery on weekdays and weekends. The exhibition will be on display until the end of December, offering a unique opportunity to experience modern art in the heart of the city.

For Immediate Release: Seoul, South Korea - October 15, 2023 - The new art exhibition will open at the National Gallery in Seoul on November 1st. Visitors can enjoy the collection of contemporary pieces at the gallery in weekdays and weekends. The exhibition will be available on display until the end of December, offering a unique opportunity to experience modern art in the heart of the city.

Mistake Example #2

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

Seoul, October 15, 2023 – Samsung Electronics announced thelaunch ofa new smartphone model,the Galaxy Z, which will be available in stores next month. CThe company aims to provide innovative features and animproved user experience with this release. EAn event will be held at theheadquarters, andthe media is invited to attend and experience theproduct firsthand.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I added articles before the nouns that require them. "

Seoul, October 15, 2023 – Samsung Electronics announced the launch of a new smartphone model, the Galaxy Z, which will be available in stores next month. The company aims to provide innovative features and an improved user experience with this release. An event will be held at the headquarters, and the media is invited to attend and experience the product firsthand.

Seoul, October 15, 2023 – Samsung Electronics announced launch of new smartphone model, Galaxy Z, which will be available in stores next month. Company aims to provide innovative features and improved user experience with this release. Event will be held at headquarters, and media is invited to attend and experience product firsthand.

Mistake Example #3

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

For Immediate Release: The new smartphone model, which launched last weekwas launched, has received positive reviews from customers. The company, to improve user experience, the companyhasdesigned and introduced several innovative features, which are designed. In the coming months, the product, to more markets, will be expandedto more markets, ensuring that more consumers can enjoy the latest technology.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good job! It just needed a few changes to the word order."

For Immediate Release: The new smartphone model, which launched last week, has received positive reviews from customers. To improve user experience, the company has designed and introduced several innovative features. In the coming months, the product will be expanded to more markets, ensuring that more consumers can enjoy the latest technology.

For Immediate Release: The new smartphone model, which last week was launched, has received positive reviews from customers. The company, to improve user experience, has introduced several innovative features, which are designed. In the coming months, the product, to more markets, will be expanded, ensuring that more consumers can enjoy the latest technology.