This is the 6129th most frequent Korean word.
소식통들은
"Informants" or "sources of information."
The word "소식통들은" refers to individuals or intermediaries who convey information or news related to the event.
소식통들은 그 사건에 대해 다양한 관점을 제공한다.
Sources provide various perspectives on the event.
Here, "소식통들은" functions as the entities providing reports or news through observations or findings.
소식통들은 경제 상황이 악화되고 있다고 보고했다.
Sources reported that the economic situation is worsening.
In this sentence, "소식통들은" are shown as entities predicting changes and thus catching public interest.