Victoria Kim,

Victoria Kim is a reporter for The New York Times based in Seoul, focusing on breaking news coverage across the world. She primarily reports on fast-moving, developing stories such as wars, coups, natural disasters or mass shootings and has also written features, profiles and explanatory articles. Prior to joining The Times in 2022, she was a reporter at The Los Angeles Times covering the courts and working on investigative projects. She was raised in Seoul and graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in history.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/victoria-kim

87%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally includes biased statements, such as quoting sources that may have a specific agenda or perspective.
  • The author sometimes presents information in a sensational manner.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of personal conflicts of interest for the author.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In another article, there are discrepancies in the reported death toll and details about the incident.
  • In one article, the author reports contradictory information regarding the motive and ideology behind an attack, stating that the attacker acted alone while later stating that authorities are not ruling anything out.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author sensationalizes the story by using inflammatory language.
  • The author occasionally uses misleading titles and fails to disclose sources in a few instances.

Recent Articles

Terminal 1 Roof Collapse at Indira Gandhi International Airport: One Dead, Eight Injured During Heavy Rain

Terminal 1 Roof Collapse at Indira Gandhi International Airport: One Dead, Eight Injured During Heavy Rain

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 A tragic roof collapse at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 28, 2024, resulted in one fatality and injuries to eight individuals during heavy rain. The older section of Terminal 1, India's busiest airport terminal handling around 1,400 domestic flights daily, was the site of the incident. Heavy rainfall brought much-needed relief but caused significant damage to infrastructure, including a fatal roof collapse and suspension bridge collapse in previous months.
800,000 Palestinians Flee Rafah Amidst Israel's Military Offensive: Mass Displacement and Humanitarian Crisis

800,000 Palestinians Flee Rafah Amidst Israel's Military Offensive: Mass Displacement and Humanitarian Crisis

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Over 800,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah in Gaza due to Israeli evacuation orders, leaving behind a sparse tent camp. The displacement comes amidst threats of a full-invasion and global alarm. It is unclear where the refugees will go as the designated area is already overcrowded. The conflict began two weeks ago with attacks from Hamas that killed over 1,200 Israelis and displaced three-fourths of Gaza's population, resulting in approximately 35,000 Palestinian deaths according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
US Builds Pier in Gaza to Aid Humanitarian Efforts Amidst Crisis and Tensions

US Builds Pier in Gaza to Aid Humanitarian Efforts Amidst Crisis and Tensions

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Amidst the critical humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over half a million people have fled Rafah and nearly 35,000 have died since the conflict began (sources 1 and 2), the United States has taken action by constructing a pier off Gaza's coast to facilitate aid distribution. The pier was anchored on May 16, with UN-coordinated truck deliveries expected to begin soon (sources 3 and 4). Despite having a libertarian bias, it is essential to report facts accurately on the complex situation between Israel and Hamas.
Six Dead in Sydney Shopping Center Stabbing Attack; Suspect Shot by Police

Six Dead in Sydney Shopping Center Stabbing Attack; Suspect Shot by Police

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 On April 13th, a man fatally stabbed six people and was shot by police at a busy Sydney shopping center. Six victims died in the attack including the suspect while multiple others were injured.
Terror Attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow Kills 115, Injures Over 60

Terror Attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow Kills 115, Injures Over 60

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 On March 23, 2024, a terrorist attack occurred at Crocus City Hall in Moscow. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack that left at least 115 people dead and injured over 60 others. Russian authorities detained four suspects directly involved in the attack and arrested seven more who were believed to have provided support or assistance.

Escalation in Israel-Hamas Conflict: Civilian Casualties Rise as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens

Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 Israeli forces have advanced into southern Gaza, particularly targeting Khan Younis, leading to an increase in civilian casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 15,000 Palestinians, including thousands of children and women. The main hospital in Khan Younis is severely overcrowded and lacks medical staff and supplies. Israeli forces claim to have destroyed a significant number of Hamas tunnel shafts, many of which were located in civilian areas. The first death of a Lebanese soldier due to an Israeli attack has been reported.