The Enduring Consequences of South Korea’s National Security Law
At the end of July, the Yoon government announced its intention to relax South Korea’s prohibition on North Korea media.
Jingoism in the Digital Age
YouTube provides a vehicle for South Korea’s hyper-nationalist movement and demonstrates society’s vulnerability to misinformation.
An Adversarial Media? Or Bad Public Policy?
The government’s focus on attracting media cooperation reveals the administration’s belief that previous real estate policies had been scuttled by bad publicity.
The Objectives of Collaboration by Russia and North Korea’s News Agencies
A delegation of top Russian media representatives visited Pyongyang where TASS, the largest Russian news agency and KCNA signed a new cooperation agreement.
Robust Online Political Discourse Carries Side Effects
Many partisan internet users are engaging in an arms race to manipulate search tools rather than engaging in substantive policy discussions.
What did Kim Jong-un Mean by “Dealing a Telling Blow to Hostile Forces”?
Kim’s statement on the need for a “telling blow” may reveal that sanctions are having an effect on North Korea.
Korean Trust in the Media Remains Low, Despite Recent Victories for Press Freedom
Americans have been grappling recently over media trustworthiness. But when it comes to distrust in the news, the U.S. has nothing on South Korea.
Hazy Shade of Winter: Air Pollution Sparks Emergency Measures in Korea
Dangerously high levels of particulate matter in the air prompted emergency measures from the Seoul city government this week.
BBC Begins Broadcasting in Korean: What’s the Significance for Getting Information into North Korea?
The beginning of radio broadcasts in Korea by the BBC is a welcome addition to the sources of news and information reaching North Korea.
A British Voice in North Korea: A Threat to the Regime?
The BBC may have just put the North Korean regime in a jam. As one of its 12 new language services, BBC Korea is now up and running.