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Court fines photojournalist 5 million won for unauthorized trip to cover Russia-Ukraine war

The defendant went to Ukraine without applying for a travel-ban exemption from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but their lawyer argued that the exemptions do not apply to freelance journalists.

2026.8.14

A North Korean soldier stands guard at his guard post inside North Korean territory, in this picture taken from Paju, South Korea, near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, on June 17, 2020. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

North Korean defector-turned-journalist recognized as abduction victim, family to receive compensation

The family of a North Korean defector-turned-journalist abducted by Pyongyang will receive government compensation, as he has been formally recognized as an abduction victim, the Unification Ministry said Thursday.

2026.6.4

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The cast of director Na Hong-jin's new film ″Hope″ attend a press conference for the film during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on May 18. From left, actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Hwang Jung-min and director Na. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cannes journalist's remark at 'Hope' press conference draws accusations of racism

Anticipation for director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope” currently in competition at Cannes Film Festival has been stained with negativity as a journalist’s question during the official press conference drew accusations of racism against cast members.

2026.5.21

From left, missionaries Kim Kook-kie, Kim Jung-wook and Choi Chun-gil are pictured in this undated file photo. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Seoul officially recognizes Pyongyang defector-turned-journalist as North detainee

Ham Jin-woo, a North Korean defector-turned-journalist who went missing in 2017 in border areas between North Korea and China, has been officially recognized by the government as one of seven South Koreans detained in the North.

2026.3.11

U.S. President Donald Trump points to a reporter as he meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 18 in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

Trump dismisses U.S. intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed U.S. intelligence findings that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

2025.11.19

Members of the Pentagon press corp carry their belongings out of the Pentagon after turning in their press credentials, Oct. 15, in Washington. [AP/YONNAP]

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.

2025.10.16

Destroyed buildings in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border between Gaza and Israel on Aug. 25 [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Multiple journalists killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital

Four journalists were killed in a Gaza hospital strike, raising concerns about media safety amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

2025.8.25

Destroyed buildings lie in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, July 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Israel says it killed Al Jazeera journalist

Israel's military said it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, whom it claimed headed a Hamas cell, in a strike on Gaza City on Sunday. The Qatari broadcaster said three more of its journalists were also killed

2025.8.11

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on June 12 with participants of the Time of Heroes, an educational program for veterans of the conflict in Ukraine. [AP/YONHAP]

Putin to take questions from international journalists on sidelines of economic forum

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take questions Wednesday from international journalists on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

2025.6.18

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Finnish President Alexander Stubb meets at Palazzo Chigi, in Rome, Italy, July 4, 2024. [REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane]

이탈리아 기자, 멜로니 총리 키 들췄다가 5000유로 벌금 맞았다

A judge in Milan has found an Italian journalist guilty of defaming Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and ordered her to pay damages of 5,000 euros, or about $5,500, as well as court costs, the defendant’s lawyer said.

2024.7.22