Yan Zhuang,

Yan Zhuang is a reporter for The New York Times based in Seoul, covering breaking news around the world. They work for the Express team at The Times, with staff on three continents tasked with jumping on breaking news. Yan graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts and got their start in journalism at The Age newspaper in Melbourne. They joined The Times' Australia bureau in 2020 and moved to the Seoul bureau in 2024, covering breaking news, features, and occasional slice-of-life stories. Yan speaks English and Mandarin. Their work is governed by The Times' ethics policy and a commitment to writing with accuracy, fairness, empathy, and nuance. They protect their sources and always identify themselves as a reporter for The Times while working.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/yan-zhuang

68%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes Hamas by referring to them as 'senior Hamas officials',
  • The author uses language that demonizes Hamas by stating that they have used Al-Shifa Hospital to conceal military operations, even though this has not been independently verified.
  • The use of phrases such as 'limited areas' and 'fierce clashes with enemy forces' creates a sense of danger and urgency which could be seen as inflammatory.
  • The use of phrases such as 'missiles at the complex' and 'fired into surgery rooms' creates a sense of violence and destruction which could be seen as inflammatory.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not appear to have any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Hamas has been holding more than 400 Palestinians as prisoners since the start of the war. The United Nations and aid groups have repeatedly warned that an invasion of Rafah would be devastating to civilians and risk exacerbating a catastrophe in Gaza.
  • Kakao manipulated SM Entertainment's stock price to hinder Hybe from acquiring the agency.
  • Kim Beom-su is accused of colluding with a private equity fund to buy shares worth 240 billion won ($173m) to inflate SM Entertainment's stock price and prevent takeover by Hybe Corp.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The title of the article implies that Israel's military raided Al-Shifa Hospital and caused casualties.

Recent Articles

Kakao Founder Kim Beom-su Arrested on Allegations of Stock Manipulation in SM Entertainment Bidding War

Kakao Founder Kim Beom-su Arrested on Allegations of Stock Manipulation in SM Entertainment Bidding War

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 South Korean tech billionaire Kim Beom-su of Kakao was arrested for alleged stock manipulation involving the company's investment in SM Entertainment, a major K-pop agency. Prosecutors claim Kakao manipulated SM's stock price to prevent Hybe from acquiring it, hindering competition and expansion in the global market.
Midwest Tornadoes: At Least Two Dead, Thousands Without Power After Illinois and New York Storms

Midwest Tornadoes: At Least Two Dead, Thousands Without Power After Illinois and New York Storms

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 On July 16, 2024, multiple tornadoes hit the Midwest, causing widespread damage and power outages in several states including Illinois and New York. At least two people were killed and over 110,000 people lost power across New York alone. Governors in both Illinois and New York declared states of emergency as the storms also affected southern Wisconsin, Michigan, and Nashville, IL.
Israeli Forces Raid Gaza Hospital, Killing Senior Hamas Commander Faiq Mabhouh

Israeli Forces Raid Gaza Hospital, Killing Senior Hamas Commander Faiq Mabhouh

Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024 On March 18, 2024, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a raid on Gaza City's largest hospital Al-Shifa Hospital. The operation aimed to capture senior Hamas officials who were using the hospital for terror activity. During the operation, one Israeli soldier was killed and several Hamas militants including Faiq Mabhouh, a senior commander of Hamas' military wing.
Israel Rescues Two Hostages in Rafah, Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Attacks

Israel Rescues Two Hostages in Rafah, Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Attacks

Broke On: Monday, 12 February 2024 On February 12th, 2024, Israel successfully rescued two hostages held by Hamas in Rafah. The Israeli military carried out attacks that resulted in the deaths of at least a dozen Palestinians. This is not the first time Israel has conducted such an operation in Gaza.