Choe Sang-Hun
Choe Sang-Hun is the Seoul bureau chief for The New York Times, reporting on South and North Korea and their relations with other nations. He has been covering the country since 1991, reporting on elections, financial crises, corruption scandals, natural and man-made disasters, and a presidential impeachment. Choe has also covered military tensions and political reconciliation with North Korea as well as international diplomacy surrounding its nuclear weapons development. He is the co-author of two books on Korea and co-editor of another two. Choe has won a number of journalism awards for his reports on Korea and Myanmar, including a Pulitzer Prize in 2000. All Times journalists are committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in their Ethical Journalism Handbook, and maintaining journalistic independence is important for Choe. He does not belong to a political party nor make political contributions or participate in political causes that can compromise his journalistic neutrality. When he interviews people, he identifies himself as a reporter for The Times.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/choe-sang-hun
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
100%
Examples:
- Choe Sang-Hun reports on South and North Korea and their relations with other nations. He closely monitors North Korean state media and talks with North Korean refugees living in South Korea, as well as officials and researchers who study the country.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
- There is no mention of any conflicts of interest found in the articles provided.
Contradictions
69%
Examples:
- In one article, it is mentioned that North Korea agreed to stop flying balloons carrying trash and manure to South Korea but later launched 720 balloons carrying trash across the Demilitarized Zone into South Korean airspace.
- North Korea launched 720 balloons carrying trash across the Demilitarized Zone into South Korean airspace on Saturday night. North Korea has accused South Korean defectors of scattering leaflets and other dirty things over its border counties in recent days.
Deceptions
86%
Examples:
- In one article, it is mentioned that 'The North had pressed on with the work despite 'many deaths and injuries' caused by several land mine explosions, the South’s military said.' This statement implies that North Korea was responsible for the land mine explosions, but no evidence is provided to support this claim.
Recent Articles
South Korea's Supreme Court Grants Same-Sex Couples Health Insurance Benefits: A Landmark Decision Towards Equality
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024South Korea's Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex couples seeking national health insurance benefits, marking a significant step towards dismantling systemic discrimination against LGBTQ individuals. The ruling follows a series of legal victories and comes after So Seong-wook and Kim Yong-min faced discrimination when attempting to secure spousal benefits following their wedding in 2019. 
North Korean Diplomat Ri Il Kyu Defects to South Korea: Highest-Level Defection Since 2016 and Disgust with Kim Jong Un's Regime
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023In November 2023, North Korea's highest-ranking diplomat, Ri Il Kyu, defected from Pyongyang's embassy in Cuba. Disgusted with the regime under Kim Jong Un and denied medical treatment for a spine injury, Ri left after refusing to pay a bribe and learning of harsh punishments for other diplomats who negotiated with the US. 
North Korea Tests Multiple-Warhead Missile Technology: Failed Launch Amid Ongoing Tensions with South Korea and Potential Russian Support
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024North Korea announced a failed test of multiple-warhead missile technology on June 26, 2024, generating international concern and defying UN restrictions. The suspected hypersonic missile launch from Pyongyang produced more smoke than usual due to an engine fault. This event followed trash-filled balloons sent southward and caused a three-hour airport halt in South Korea. North Korea's state media reported the test aimed to secure MIRV capability, allowing multiple nuclear warheads per missile. Russia's President Putin visited Pyongyang days prior, raising concerns about deepening military cooperation. 
Deadly Lithium Battery Factory Fire in South Korea: At Least 23 Workers Killed, Highlighting Risks of Handling Flammable Batteries
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024A devastating fire at Aricell's lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, South Korea on June 24, 2024, claimed the lives of at least 23 foreign workers and injured several others. The cause of the explosion-triggered blaze is under investigation. The incident underscores safety concerns surrounding lithium batteries' high energy density and flammability. 
Putin's North Korea Visit Disrupted by Unexpected DMZ Intrusion During Summit
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024During Putin's June 2024 summit with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border at the Demilitarized Zone, prompting a warning from South Korean military forces. This incident occurred as Russia and North Korea signed a mutual defense pact. 
Putin's North Korea Visit: Deepening Alignment Amid Troop Losses and Weapons Transfers
Broke On: Sunday, 18 June 2023Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to North Korea (June 18-19, 2023) signals a deepening alignment between the two countries, with reports of advanced weapons transfers and ammunition provision amid Russia's troop losses and munitions shortfall. This alliance could result in North Korea acquiring ICBMs capable of targeting the US. 
South Korea-North Korea Tensions Escalate: Trash Balloons from the North Lead to Military Agreement Suspension
Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024North Korea's trash balloon attacks on South Korea have led Seoul to fully suspend their military agreement, marking a new low in already tense relations. Pyongyang asserts it's exercising freedom of expression, while Seoul considers resuming propaganda campaigns. 
North Korea's Provocative Trash Balloon Attacks: A Revival of Cold War Tactics and a Reminder of Ongoing Hostility
Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024North Korea revives Cold War tactic by launching 1,000 trash balloons into South Korean airspace since last Tuesday, threatening retaliation with K-pop music. 
North Korean Spy Satellite Launch Fails: Bright Flash Indicates Rocket Disintegration, International Community Condemns Violation of UN Resolutions
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024North Korea's second spy satellite launch failed on Monday, marking another setback for Kim Jong Un's space program ambitions. The military confirmed a bright flash indicated the rocket disintegrated shortly after takeoff from Tongchang-ri space center. International experts question North Korea's explanation of an engine problem and view it as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. 
Leaders of China, Japan, and South Korea Meet Amidst North Korea's Defiant Actions and Tensions with the US
Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024Leaders from China, Japan, and South Korea meet in Seoul to discuss economic cooperation and cultural exchange amid heightened tensions between China and the US, while North Korea's rocket launch and arms trade with Russia raise security concerns for the trilateral nations.