Andrew Jeong,
Seoul, South Korea Reporter at the Seoul hub Education: Cornell University, BA in Economics, History Andrew Jeong is a reporter for The Washington Post in its Seoul hub. Before The Post, Jeong worked for the Wall Street Journal from 2017 to 2021 as a Seoul-based correspondent, focusing on North Korea. He previously worked as a reporter for the Korea Herald and the Acuris group, focusing on regulatory affairs. In addition to English, Jeong speaks fluent Korean and has intermediate skills in classical Chinese. emailtwitterrssShare confidential news tips with The Post
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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 article quotes Netanyahu's plan conditions the reconstruction of Gaza on 'complete demilitarization'. However, this is not accurate as it implies that Israel will allow Palestinians to rebuild their homes and infrastructure without any restrictions. In reality, Israel has imposed strict building codes and regulations on Palestinian construction projects in Gaza.
- The article states that Netanyahu's plan pushes for 'indefinite military control over the Palestinian enclave'. However, this is not accurate as it implies that Israel will withdraw its troops from Gaza after a certain period of time. In reality, Israel intends to maintain a security zone in northern Gaza and have a presence on the southern border with Egypt for an undetermined amount of time.
- The author has a tendency to present Israelis as victims of terrorism while ignoring their responsibility for human rights abuses against Palestinians in Gaza.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- The author uses emotional manipulation by stating that more than 100 held in the Gaza Strip have been released. While this is true, it does not provide any context or details about who these people are or why they were being held captive in the first place.
- The author uses selective reporting by only mentioning that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip during the war between Israel and Hamas, but not providing any context or details about how these deaths occurred. This could be seen as a way to present a one-sided view of the conflict.
- The author uses sensationalism by stating that an estimated 100,000 Palestinians have fled to the crowded southern Gaza city of Rafah in recent days. This statement is not supported by any evidence and could be seen as a way to manipulate emotions rather than provide accurate information.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Approximately 1,400 structures have been lost and around 8,00 people have been evacuated.
- At least three emergency water rescues had taken place at the time of the news conference with more expected.
- The South Fork Fire and Salt Fire have burned over 20,000 acres with 0% containment in southern New Mexico.
Deceptions
85%
Examples:
- The author uses selective reporting by only mentioning that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip during the war between Israel and Hamas, but not providing any context or details about how these deaths occurred. This could be seen as a way to present a one-sided view of the conflict.
- The author uses sensationalism by stating that an estimated 100,000 Palestinians have fled to the crowded southern Gaza city of Rafah in recent days. This statement is not supported by any evidence and could be seen as a way to manipulate emotions rather than provide accurate information.
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