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A man picks up a copy of the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, at the National Assembly Library in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Jan. 7. [YONHAP]

Easing of censorship allows South Koreans a firsthand look at North’s propaganda

For the first time, South Korea has eased restrictions on access to the Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the North’s ruling Workers’ Party. A close reading shows how it glorifies the regime and shapes narratives on domestic and global events.

2026.2.9

Reporters wait outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building ahead to hear appeals from 13 jailed pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong on July 14. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Twelve Hong Kong activists appeal convictions in landmark '47 democrats' case

Twelve Hong Kong pro-democracy activists appealed their convictions amid international criticism of Beijing's crackdown on dissent following the 2020 national security law.

2025.7.14

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While a conservative group stages a rally to support the National Security Law, a liberal group urges the Constitutional Court to abolish the draconian law as the court opened the first public hearing on its constitutionality on Thursday.

2022.9.15

Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, international president of The New York Times Company, sits for an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily Monday at the Grant Hyatt Hotel in central Seoul. [PARK SANG-MOON]

New York Times keeps growing its Seoul news hub

Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, international president of The New York Times Company, stressed that international growth is an important part of the newspaper's new target goal of reaching 15 million subscribers by 2027.

2022.4.28

Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, international president of The New York Times Company, right, chats with the newspaper’s staff at the paper’s new Asia hub in Jongno District, central Seoul, Tuesday. From left, Lauretta Chalton, an editor with the Times, and Elsie Chen, a researcher. [PARK SANG-MOON]

New York Times opens Asia news hub in Seoul

The New York Times officially launched its new Asia hub in the heart of Seoul Monday after moving its digital news operation from Hong Kong.

2021.5.11

The cover of the memoirs of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung, “Reminiscences: With the Century,” published by a South Korean publisher earlier this month. The eight-volume set was released in North Korea from 1994 to 1997. [KYOBO BOOK CENTRE]

South Korean publisher releases memoirs of North's founder

A South Korean publisher released North Korean founder Kim Il Sung’s memoirs for the first time, without seeking government approval, sparking controversy domestically.

2021.4.22

Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, international president of The New York Times Company, sits for an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily at the Millennium Hilton Seoul in central Seoul Wednesday. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Why The New York Times is moving its hub to Seoul

Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, international president of The New York Times Company, said the high level of press freedom in Korea is the key reason the newspaper is moving its digital news operation from Hong Kong to Seoul.

2020.10.28

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference on China in the White House Rose Garden in Washington Friday. Trump discussed tensions between the two powers over the status of Hong Kong. [AFP/YONHAP]

Pompeo looks to Korea and other 'partners' amid China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that Korea and other American allies can be "good partners" in efforts to protect Western democratic values from Chinese threats.

2020.6.1

Beijing consults Seoul on Hong Kong security law

China recently shared with Korea information on its push for a controversial national security law for Hong Kong, apparently to seek Seoul’s support amid escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington.

2020.5.27