John Yoon

John Yoon is a reporter for The New York Times based in Seoul, focused on breaking news around the world. He is part of the Express team, which delivers breaking and trending news around the clock with staff in multiple time zones. Yoon covers stories that break during his day, including overnight in the United States. He was born in South Korea and moved as a child to upstate New York, where he graduated from Cornell University with a degree in comparative literature and German. Yoon joined The Times in 2020 as a member of the coronavirus tracking team before returning to Seoul in 2021. He follows the newspaper's ethics policy and is committed to writing with accuracy, fairness, empathy, and nuance in every article he writes. Yoon covers news related to Asia and provides unique insights into the region's politics, economy, and society.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/john-yoon

88%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present information in a balanced and neutral manner.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The author does not have any significant conflicts of interest that would influence their reporting.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Some contradictions are not major and do not significantly impact the overall understanding of the article.
  • There are instances where the author reports contradictory information without explicitly pointing it out.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The author does not intentionally deceive the reader.
  • There are instances where the author could have provided more context or clarification to avoid potential confusion.

Recent Articles

Boil Water Advisory Issued for D.C., Arlington County: Algae Blooms Affect One Million People

Boil Water Advisory Issued for D.C., Arlington County: Algae Blooms Affect One Million People

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 A boil water advisory was issued for over one million residents in D.C., Arlington County, and Northern Virginia on July 3, 2024 due to algae blooms in the Potomac River causing elevated turbidity levels. Residents were urged to boil water before consumption and throw out affected beverages or ice. The Washington Aqueduct temporarily transferred all water treatment operations from Dalecarlia to McMillan plant, while adding copper sulfate and sodium permanganate to combat algae growth. The advisory was lifted after confirmed adherence to U.S. EPA standards.
Massive Landslide in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea: Hundreds Feared Dead, Thousands Affected

Massive Landslide in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea: Hundreds Feared Dead, Thousands Affected

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 A landslide in Papua New Guinea's Enga province on May 24, 2024, left hundreds dead or missing and thousands more affected. The disaster buried hundreds of homes in Yambali and surrounding areas, affecting approximately 3,900 people. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid difficult terrain and damage to main roads.
Devastating Landslide Buries Over 100 Homes in Papua New Guinea, Leaving Potentially Over 100 Individuals Missing or Dead

Devastating Landslide Buries Over 100 Homes in Papua New Guinea, Leaving Potentially Over 100 Individuals Missing or Dead

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea's Enga province buried over 100 homes and left potentially more than 100 individuals dead in the early hours of May 24, 2024. The disaster struck Kaokalam village, isolating the area and disrupting essential services such as water, power, and transportation. Prime Minister James Marape dispatched relief teams for recovery efforts and infrastructure reconstruction while the international community offered support.
I-95 Bridge in Connecticut Demolished After Severe Damage from Three-Vehicle Crash and Fire

I-95 Bridge in Connecticut Demolished After Severe Damage from Three-Vehicle Crash and Fire

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 A three-vehicle crash involving a gasoline tanker truck caused significant damage to the Fairfield Avenue bridge on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut. The incident resulted in a full closure of the interstate for two days, with demolition and rebuilding expected to take over a year. No one was seriously injured or killed, but commuters are urged to avoid the area and take alternative routes due to traffic concerns. Governor Ned Lamont has filed an emergency declaration for federal funds to replace the bridge, which is estimated to cost at least $20 million.
25 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Causing Damage and Closing Bridges

25 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Causing Damage and Closing Bridges

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 On April 13, 2024, more than two dozen barges broke loose on the Ohio River in Pittsburgh. The incident caused damage to a marina and one barge was reported missing. Officials closed two bridges as a precautionary measure after the barges drifted uncontrollably downstream for miles before coming into contact with structures or other vessels. It is not clear what caused the barges to break free, but they were carrying dry cargo such as coal and fertilizer.
Mexico Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties With Ecuador After Embassy Raid Arresting Former Vice President

Mexico Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties With Ecuador After Embassy Raid Arresting Former Vice President

Broke On: Saturday, 06 April 2024 Mexico has severed diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito to apprehend a former vice president who sought asylum there. The ex-vice president, Jorge Glas, was found guilty of bribery and corruption charges and had been residing at the Mexican embassy since December 2023.
Samsung Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee Acquitted in 2015 Merger Case

Samsung Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee Acquitted in 2015 Merger Case

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Samsung Electronics Co. Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty in a case related to irregularities in a 2015 merger of Samsung affiliates that prosecutors said was designed to cement his control over the tech group.
South Korea Bans Dog Meat Industry, Offers Incentives to Switch Jobs

South Korea Bans Dog Meat Industry, Offers Incentives to Switch Jobs

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 January 2024 South Korea has passed a bill to ban the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for human consumption. The law aims to end the centuries-old practice that is unpopular among young people in South Korea. Dog meat stew, called boshintang, was once considered a delicacy but it's no longer popular with diners today.

Attempted Arson Thwarted at Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birth Home

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 A 26-year-old woman attempted to set fire to the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta. Bystanders, including two off-duty NYPD officers and two tourists from Utah, intervened and detained the woman until police arrived. The woman has been charged with criminal attempt to commit arson and criminal attempt to damage government property. The King Center confirmed that the arson attempt was unsuccessful and expressed gratitude to the interveners and law enforcement.