Son Ji-hyoung

Son Ji-hyoung is a journalist who works for the Korea Herald. She covers various topics related to politics, economy, and society in South Korea.

Biography:  https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210930000862

64%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The article is biased in favor of the president and his wife by not mentioning their alleged involvement in stock manipulation or presenting it as a controversy.
  • The article uses positive language to describe the president's agenda and achievements, while downplaying the opposition's efforts to investigate him.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The article also fails to disclose the sources of funding for Kurly, which may have influenced its growth and success.
  • The article ignores the conflict of interest between Kim's alleged crimes and her husband's presidency.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • The article also contradicts the facts by implying that Kim's involvement in stock manipulation was not related to her role as first lady or her money management company.
  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that Yoon has an obligation to veto bills that go against constitutional principles, but then presenting his veto as a political move.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article also fails to provide any evidence or context for its claims.
  • The article uses deceptive practices such as omitting important information, presenting biased opinions as facts, and using misleading language to create a positive image of the president and his wife.

Recent Articles

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol Faces Criticism Over First Lady Kim Keon Hee Accepting Luxury Handbag from Choi Jae-young in September 2023

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol Faces Criticism Over First Lady Kim Keon Hee Accepting Luxury Handbag from Choi Jae-young in September 2023

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing criticism over a video that shows his wife accepting a $2,250 luxury handbag from Choi Jae-young in September 2023. The controversy has sparked political infighting within the ruling conservative party and raised questions about Yoon's leadership style.