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Kukmin Ilbo
Kukmin Ilbo is a South Korean daily newspaper published by The Kukmin Ilbo in Seoul, South Korea. In South Korea, "Kukmin" means "nation people". It is headquartered in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul.[1]
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Print, online |
| Owner(s) | Kookmin Ilbo |
| Founder(s) | David Yonggi Cho |
| Publisher | Kim Sung-ki |
| Founded | December 10, 1988 |
| Language | Korean |
| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea |
| Website | www.kmib.co.kr/ |
| Kukmin Ilbo | |
| Hangul | 국민일보 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 國民日報 |
| Revised Romanization | Gungmin Ilbo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kungmin Ilbo |
Kukmin Ilbo is officially a media aimed at Christian values.[2] The newspaper is a "centrist" media outlet, but there has been an anti-LGBT controversy, so some reporters inside are insisting on reform of the newspaper's constitution.[3]
History edit
The newspaper was founded by David Yonggi Cho in 1988.[4]
Controversies edit
In November 2011, the newspaper's CEO, Cho Hee-jun, was indicted on embezzlement charges and misuse of the newspaper's funds.[5] In February 2014, he was sentenced to 3 years in prison.[6]
References edit
- ^ "오시는 길". Kukmin Ilbo.
- ^ ""국민일보는 저널리즘과 기독교적 가치 융합하는 언론사"". Newsis. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "국민일보 차장기자단 "성소수자 혐오 논란에 반성"". 미디어오늘. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "David Yonggi Cho obituary". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Indictments for Kookmin Ilbo CEOs". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2011-11-03. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "David Yonggi Cho embezzlement scandal: Megachurch pastor defends his 'personal friend'". www.christiantoday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
External links edit
Media related to Kukmin Ilbo at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Korean)
- Official site (in English)
- Official YouTube Channel (in Korean)
- Official Facebook Page (in Korean)