Choson Sinbo Explained

Chosun Shinbo
Type:Weekly newspaper
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Publisher:General Association of Korean Residents
Launched:1 June 1957
Language:Korean and Japanese
Publishing Country:Japan
Choson Sinbo
Kana:ちょうせんしんぽう
Revhep:Chōsen Shinpō
Hangul:조선신보
Hanja:朝鮮新報
Rr:Joseon Sinbo
Mr:Chosŏn Sinbo
Ibox-Order:ja, ko1, ko4, ko3

The, also known by the name of its English edition The People's Korea, is a newspaper based in Japan, published in both Korean and Japanese. The name literally means 'Korea Newspaper'. It is published by the General Association of Korean Residents,[1] a pro-North Korea representative body for Zainichi Koreans, who also run The People's Korea (PK), an English language news site.

When reporting from North Korea, Choson Sinbo journalists enjoy more freedoms than other foreign reporters. They have managed to publish exclusive stories on projects in the country and scoops on Japan–North Korea relations.[2]

History

On November 4, 2020, NK News reported that the majority of Choson Sinbo's content was placed behind a paywall, which could result in legal troubles due to sanctions against North Korea.[3]

Notable staff

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 15,000th Issue of Choson Sinbo Marked. live. 2021-03-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20141012015031/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2011/201103/news16/20110316-20ee.html. 12 October 2014.
  2. Web site: "NK Signal": State-backed South Korean news agency pitches inter-Korean romance. Oliver Hotham . . 7 August 2018 . 2018-08-10 .
  3. Web site: 2020-11-04 . Pro-North Korea newspaper in Japan monetizes website with paywall . 2021-03-24 . . en-US.