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 – We are excited to announce the launch of our new product line at the upcoming trade show in Busan. Our team will be present onat the event to showcase the innovative features and benefits of our latest offerings. Join us at our booth to experience the future of technology and learn more about how we are transforming the industry.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is very well-written. Just be mindful of your use of prepositions: "Our team will be present on the event" should be "Our team will be present at the event""

For Immediate Release: Seoul, South Korea – October 15, 2023 – We are excited to announce the launch of our new product line at the upcoming trade show in Busan. Our team will be present at the event to showcase the innovative features and benefits of our latest offerings. Join us at our booth to experience the future of technology and learn more about how we are transforming the industry.

For Immediate Release: Seoul, South Korea – October 15, 2023 – We are excited to announce the launch of our new product line at the upcoming trade show in Busan. Our team will be present on the event to showcase the innovative features and benefits of our latest offerings. Join us at our booth to experience the future of technology and learn more about how we are transforming the industry.

Mistake Example #2

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

For iImmediate rRelease,: tThe new product line, whilaunched last month was launched, has received positive feedback from customers. The company, to expand its market reach,the company plans to introduce more innovative solutions in the coming year. We believe that, with our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, we believe thatsuccess will follow naturally.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice job! I just made some changes to the word order to improve readability."

For Immediate Release: The new product line launched last month and has received positive feedback from customers. To expand its market reach, the company plans to introduce more innovative solutions in the coming year. With our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, we believe that success will follow naturally.

For immediate release, the new product line, which last month was launched, has received positive feedback from customers. The company, to expand its market reach, plans to introduce more innovative solutions in the coming year. We believe that, with our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, success will follow naturally.

Mistake Example #3

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

Seoul, October 12, 2023 – Samsung Electronics is excited to announce thelaunch ofa new Galaxy smartphone. This innovative device offers cutting-edge features and asleek design, settinga new standard in mobile technology. Join us for anexclusive event to experience the future of connectivity firsthand.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I just needed to add some missing articles."

Seoul, October 12, 2023 – Samsung Electronics is excited to announce the launch of a new Galaxy smartphone. This innovative device offers cutting-edge features and a sleek design, setting a new standard in mobile technology. Join us for an exclusive event to experience the future of connectivity firsthand.

Seoul, October 12, 2023 – Samsung Electronics is excited to announce launch of new Galaxy smartphone. This innovative device offers cutting-edge features and sleek design, setting new standard in mobile technology. Join us for exclusive event to experience future of connectivity firsthand.