This is the 3761st most frequent Korean word.
소식통을
"소식통을" means "source of news or information."
Here '소식통을' refers to a 'source' or channel providing information.
소식통을 통해 그 정보를 알게 되었어요.
I found out that information through a source.
Here '소식통을' is used to refer to a source whose reliability is in question.
이 소식통을 신뢰할 수 있을까요?
Can we trust this source?
Here '소식통을' indicates a source that needs to be kept secret to protect their identity.