North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen joint work with Moscow in a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim expressed deep thanks to Putin for a congratulatory message marking North Korea's 78th…
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2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
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YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
The South Korean government is prepared to provide 166 types of essential medical equipment for diagnosis, surgery, and treatment to Kangdong County Hospital in Pyongyang if North Korea agrees to accept the assistance. The Unification Ministry announced on Monday that it has…
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
North Korea conducted a live fire drill on Saturday involving the simultaneous launch of multiple weapon systems, including attack drones, tactical cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic missiles. According to the state news agency KCNA, the exercise aimed to demonstrate huge…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Germany · South Korea
Who reported this
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea opened its Asian Games women's football competition with a 10-0 victory over Bangladesh on Monday at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan. North Korea scored seven goals in the first half, with Chae Un-yong, Jon Ryong-jong, and Kim Kyong-yong each scoring twice and Hwang…
development
3 sources across 2 countries
· South Korea · Japan
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
What the colours mean
Left
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Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea conducted a joint firepower strike drill on September 12 involving artillery and missile units, according to the state run Korean Central News Agency. The exercise featured various weapon systems, including attack drones, tactical cruise missiles, tactical ballistic…
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7 sources across 5 countries
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
TelexHungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Saturday. The launch occurred one day after South Korea, the United States, and Japan concluded trilateral military exercises. South Korean military officials reported that the…
development
3 sources across 2 countries
· South Korea · Taiwan
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
Taipei TimesTaiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
What the colours mean
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Centre
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Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea launched several short range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday, one day after the conclusion of five day trilateral military exercises involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the projectiles…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Chile · Germany
Who reported this
La TerceraChile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea fired multiple short range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday morning. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the missiles were launched from the Wonsan area at approximately 5:20 a.m. and traveled about 250 kilometers. The launches…
development
11 sources across 8 countries
· 2 of them are linked to a state
Who reported this
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
Associated PressUnited States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
Tempo EnglishIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
South Korea's National Intelligence Service believes that Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has a younger sibling of unknown gender. The agency stated that Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as the successor to the leadership. This information provides a more…
development
6 sources across 6 countries
Who reported this
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed special thanks to troops involved in overseas military operations during a ceremony marking the 78th anniversary of the country's founding in Pyongyang. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim extended gratitude to commanding…
single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries
· South Korea · United Kingdom
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung and Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of the U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command, visited eastern front line border units on Wednesday to inspect operations and readiness. The visit follows a surge in North…
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
North Korea is expanding its cross border infrastructure through new projects with China and Russia. An analytics firm reports that North Korea is nearing the completion of a bridge connecting the country to China. Simultaneously, North Korea and Russia have opened their first…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· South Korea · United Kingdom
Who reported this
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korean troops crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on more than 20 occasions in August, military officials announced Wednesday. These incursions occurred on the eastern front starting in mid-August and surpassed the total of 17 reported cases for the entirety of…
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulatory messages to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to mark the 78th anniversary of the country's founding on September 9. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), both leaders vowed to…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
4 sources across 4 countries
· Japan · South Korea · Ukraine · United Kingdom
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
Kyiv IndependentUkraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge connecting the two nations across the Tumen river. The structure, which spans approximately one kilometer and consists of two lanes, is part of a larger 4.7 kilometer road complex. The inauguration took place…
development
4 sources across 4 countries
· Germany · Japan · Spain · United States
Associated PressUnited States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea's newly appointed defense minister, Kim Song Gi, issued a warning to the United States and its allies on Monday, vowing strong countermeasures in response to ongoing military exercises. In a statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency, Kim criticized…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Argentina · United States
Who reported this
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday, connecting the North Korean city of Rason with the Russian town of Khasan. The 1 kilometer long two lane structure spans the Tumen River and was inaugurated in a ceremony attended virtually by Russian Prime…
development
5 sources across 4 countries
· South Korea · Bangladesh · Brazil · Hong Kong
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
The Daily StarBangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
Folha de S.PauloBrazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
What the colours mean
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Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un participated in a televised ceremony to commission a new 5,000 ton destroyer named the Kang Kon at the port of Wonsan. Kim was accompanied by his daughter, Ju Ae, and his wife, Ri Sol Ju. During the event, Kim stated that the vessel is part of the…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Brazil · Hong Kong
Who reported this
CNN BrasilBrazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
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Centre
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Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The Japanese government is considering allowing North Korean athletes and officials to enter the country for the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, which are scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4. While Japan generally bans North Korean nationals from entering as part of…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries
· Japan · South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge on Monday, September 7, 2026, marking a significant expansion of transport links between the two nations. The bridge spans the Tumen River, connecting Khasan in Russia's Primorsky Krai with Tumangang in North Korea. The…
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9 sources across 7 countries
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
CNN BrasilBrazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
Tempo EnglishIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
Kyiv IndependentUkraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea has commissioned a new 5,000 ton destroyer named the Kang Kon, which leader Kim Jong Un described as part of the state nuclear counteraction system. The commissioning ceremony took place on Sunday in the eastern port city of Wonsan. Kim stated that the vessel is…
development
11 sources across 8 countries
· 2 of them are linked to a state
Who reported this
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
CNNUnited States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
A 43 year old South Korean man has been sentenced to five years in prison for spying for North Korea, officials announced Saturday. The Seoul Central District Court convicted the man for violating the National Security Act, noting that information regarding anti Pyongyang…
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
North Korea has formally removed references to the goal of reunification with South Korea from the charter of the Workers Party of Korea. The full text of the revised charter was released on Thursday by the Institute for National Security Strategy, a South Korean think tank. The…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Japan · South Korea
Who reported this
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Speculation is increasing that US President Donald Trump may hold another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with South Korea's National Intelligence Service stating such a meeting could take place at any time. This renewed possibility follows Trump's order to…
development
3 sources across 2 countries
· South Korea · Indonesia
Who reported this
The HankyorehSouth Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
The Jakarta PostIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton stated on Tuesday that President Donald Trump may seek a new summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. Speaking at an online forum hosted by the Institute for Corean-American Studies, Bolton suggested that Trump…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) stated during a closed door briefing to the National Assembly's intelligence committee that a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could occur at any time. The agency noted that while…
development
3 sources across 3 countries
· Japan · South Korea · Spain
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
El PaisSpain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The White House has asked the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) to outline possible actions should President Donald Trump reach a deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Kelly McKeague, the director of the DPAA, disclosed this during an online forum hosted by the…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) stated on Tuesday that a summit between the United States and North Korea could occur at any time. The assessment was shared during a closed door briefing to the National Assembly's intelligence committee, as reported by Rep.…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
North Korea denounced the United States on Monday, claiming that Washington maintains a hostile policy and vowing to respond with the toughest countermeasures. In a statement released by the Korean Central News Agency, a spokesperson for the North Korean foreign ministry…
development
6 sources across 5 countries
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
La TerceraChile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
TelexHungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea has appointed Kim Song-gi as its new defense minister, replacing No Kwang-chol. The decision was made during a meeting of the ninth Workers' Party of Korea Central Military Commission led by Kim Jong-un. No Kwang-chol was removed from the defense ministry and the…
development
5 sources across 5 countries
Who reported this
La TerceraChile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
The Jakarta PostIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines · Centre · Prieto family
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea has appointed Kim Song-gi as the new minister of National Defense, replacing No Kwang-chol. The change was announced by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) following a meeting of the ninth Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) Central Military Commission guided…
development
6 sources across 3 countries
· Japan · South Korea · Hong Kong
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Anthony Ruggiero, the former National Security Council director for North Korea during Donald Trump's first term, stated in an opinion piece for The Hill that President Trump could offer a tacit acceptance of North Korea's nuclear weapons program if a summit with Kim Jong-un…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has expressed support for a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. In an interview with The Washington Post, Grossi stated that it is very important…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
North Korea has completed the construction of the Myongsasimni railway station at the Wonsan-Kalma tourist area on the east coast. According to the Korean Central News Agency, a ceremony marking the completion of the 7,000 square meter facility took place on Thursday and was…
single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries
· Japan · South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac stated on Friday that Seoul supports U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to restart dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Wi emphasized that any resumption of talks must lead to substantive and tangible progress…
development
4 sources across 3 countries
· South Korea · Hong Kong · Hungary
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
TelexHungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Jared Diamond, a renowned US scholar and author of Guns, Germs and Steel, suggested on Thursday that South Korea should refrain from publicly bad mouthing North Korea to achieve peaceful coexistence. Speaking at a forum in Seoul, Diamond cited the example of Finland, which he…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
North Korea denounced a potential U.S. arms sale to South Korea on Thursday, vowing to respond with immediate and powerful measures. The North Korean foreign ministry issued the statement via the Korean Central News Agency, citing the U.S. State Department's approval for the…
development
3 sources across 3 countries
· Hong Kong · South Korea · United Kingdom
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea will send approximately 100 athletes to compete in 14 sports at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. According to Ko Chol Ho, secretary general of North Korea's Olympic committee, the delegation will compete in events including weightlifting, boxing, wrestling, and…
2 sources across 2 countries
· Hong Kong · Japan
Who reported this
Hong Kong Free PressHong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
President Donald Trump reiterated his directive to substantially scale back joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump stated that these exercises are costly and send an inappropriate and hostile signal to…
development
3 sources across 2 countries
· South Korea · Netherlands
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
NRCNetherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
President Donald Trump is pursuing a renewed diplomatic push to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a move that has triggered anxiety among U.S. security partners in Asia. To facilitate this outreach, the United States has cut back and cancelled military drills with South…
development
3 sources across 3 countries
· Indonesia · Japan · South Korea
Who reported this
The Jakarta PostIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Political figures in both South Korea and the United States are expressing concern that Seoul could be sidelined in potential negotiations between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The anxiety follows President Trump's recent signals of a desire to…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
Who reported this
The HankyorehSouth Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Monday to agree on continued close communication and cooperation regarding the North Korean nuclear issue and peace on the Korean Peninsula. The call occurred as President Donald…
development
7 sources across 5 countries
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
The HankyorehSouth Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea and Belarus are close to signing a visa waiver agreement for ordinary citizens. According to Belarusian state media, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui discussed the pending deal, with Ryzhenkov stating that the…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a renewed diplomatic outreach toward North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, leading to discussions about the future of nuclear negotiations and the U.S. alliance with South Korea. As part of this shift, Trump scaled back a major annual military…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
Who reported this
The HankyorehSouth Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
President Donald Trump has renewed outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a move accompanied by the abrupt reduction of military drills with South Korea. The decision to curtail the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which occurred after the drills had already begun, has…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· South Korea · United States
Who reported this
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
Al-MonitorUnited States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
North Korea criticized Japanese politicians on Monday for visiting the Yasukuni Shrine and sending ritual offerings, describing the actions as a neo militarist frenzy. In a commentary released by the Korean Central News Agency, Pyongyang accused Japan of harboring militaristic…
single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries
· Japan · South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
South Korea reports that North Korea is preparing further troop deployments to Russia, although there is no sign that such a move is imminent. This assessment follows a denial from Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, regarding claims by Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· South Africa · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
South Korea's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) reported on Sunday that no signs of an imminent dispatch of additional North Korean troops to Russia have been detected. The assessment was shared in a report submitted to Rep. Yu Yong-weon of the People Power Party. While no…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
North Korea condemned Japan's plan to establish a record high defense budget for the next fiscal year on Saturday, characterizing the move as preparation for a war of aggression. The North Korean Central News Agency quoted a commentary from the Rodong Sinmun stating that the…
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce military exercises with South Korea. In a social media post on Sunday, Trump cited his very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and expressed frustration that South Korea rejected his…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
