World News Day: Journalists must explain our work to our readers
Journalism, at its best, matters to all of us throughout the world. Today, and every day.
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World News Day: Disinformation is a scourge on public discourse, fact-based journalism can help stop it
Democratic institutions are also coming under pressure as disinformation increasingly fuels polarization and political violence.
World News Day: The whole truth behind the war on truth
An island of stability amid the din of digital and electronic media, print — especially newspapers of record — still inspires a certain level of trust.
World News Day: Challenges to credible news almost insurmountable
In a highly divisive society and under attack, journalists must reiterate their commitment to speak truth to power.
Did the media harm South Korea’s integrity?
Multiple media advocacy associations criticized the presidential office and the ruling party for blaming the media as the source of the controversy.
Indonesian activists deplore latest cyberattack as ‘assault on press freedom’
The attacks happened over the weekend against media company Narasi, which has reinforced its criticism of the government recently.
Hong Huifang is first S’porean to be nominated at the Golden Horse Awards
Nominated for Best Actress, it is the 61-year-old star’s first nomination at the annual Taiwan film awards.
Hokkaido: Film shines light on life with Russians after WWII
Both the reality and existence of the widely unknown “mixed residences” are introduced in the film, which focuses on the childhood experience of 80-year-old Junzo Yoshioka.
6 out of 10 digital sex crimes in South Korea found to target minors: South Korean government data
Among the victims of overall sexual violence cases, women accounted for the majority with 88 percent.
Korean webtoons expand globally with different strategies
Experts point to quality translations and the fostering of local webtoon creators as strategies that contribute to the successful globalisation of the webtoon.