Kelly Kasulis

Kelly Kasulis Cho is a breaking news reporter and editor at The Washington Post, based in Seoul. She has previously worked at the New York Times and Bloomberg BNA as a freelance foreign correspondent, covering North and South Korea for four years. Kasulis Cho graduated from Northeastern University with a BA in Journalism. She is active on Twitter @KasulisK.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/kelly-kasulis-cho/

86%

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 few biases in their reporting, including a tendency to present information from sources without providing adequate context for the reader.
  • The author sometimes presents information that may be seen as favoring one side in a conflict.
  • The author uses quotes from undisclosed sources, which can undermine trust in the credibility of the article.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest detected in the articles provided.

Contradictions

96%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author contradicts previous reporting on the number of people killed in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
  • In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that a court-appointed medical expert's agreement and performing the procedure while an individual is still in detention is required for surgical castration, but then later suggesting that physical castration can be a therapeutic option.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author presents information that may be seen as favoring one side in a conflict.
  • The author uses quotes from undisclosed sources, which can undermine trust in the credibility of the article.

Recent Articles

Malawi Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and Wife Among 10 Killed in Plane Crash, Nation Mourns

Malawi Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and Wife Among 10 Killed in Plane Crash, Nation Mourns

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 On June 10, 2024, Malawi Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and nine others, including his wife Mary Chilima, were killed when their military aircraft crashed in the Chikangawa mountain range during a flight from Lilongwe to Mzuzu airport. The sudden loss of the prominent figure has left Malawi mourning and preparing for a national day of mourning. Investigations continue into the cause of the crash, and Malawi's government must also find Chilima's successor in light of upcoming elections.
Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Bills Allowing Judges to Consider Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders

Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Bills Allowing Judges to Consider Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Louisiana lawmakers passed bills allowing judges to sentence some sex offenders to surgical castration as an additional punishment for heinous crimes against children under 13. The controversial legislation, which would be the first of its kind in the US, aims to deter such crimes and give judges more sentencing options. Critics argue it's cruel and unusual punishment with potential racial bias concerns.
China's Chang'e-6 Probe Makes History with First Landing on Far Side of the Moon for Sample Collection

China's Chang'e-6 Probe Makes History with First Landing on Far Side of the Moon for Sample Collection

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 May 2023 On June 1, 2024, China's Chang'e-6 probe made history by landing on the far side of the moon for the first time, marking a significant achievement in space exploration. The mission aims to collect lunar soil and rocks using a drill and robotic arm to shed light on how the Moon formed. Despite challenges during its descent, Chang'e-6 successfully landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, making China a leading player in space research.
Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley Kills Two and Wounds One Person

Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley Kills Two and Wounds One Person

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 On February 26, 2024, Israeli forces carried out strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. Two Hezbollah members were killed and a rocket fired from Lebanon struck a chicken coop in Shtula, wounding one person. The IDF is carrying out an ongoing operation against the terrorist group.
Hezbollah Fires Rockets at Northern Israel in Response to Targeted Killing of Hamas Leader, Resulting in Several Casualties Among Civilians and Military Personnel.

Hezbollah Fires Rockets at Northern Israel in Response to Targeted Killing of Hamas Leader, Resulting in Several Casualties Among Civilians and Military Personnel.

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 On January 6th, Hezbollah and Islamic Group in Lebanon fired rockets at northern Israel after the targeted killing of Saleh Arouri. The attack resulted in several casualties among civilians as well as military personnel. This escalation of violence between Israel and Lebanon has been ongoing since a deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel, which was triggered by Israeli attacks targeting Gaza's infrastructure with airstrikes that have resulted in civilian casualties and displacement of people.