Journalists Association of Korea
The Journalists Association of Korea[1] (JAK; Korean: 한국기자협회; Hanja: 韓國記者協會) is a professional association for journalists based in South Korea. It was founded on August 17, 1964,[1] in response to a press law (언론윤리위원회법) at the time.[2] According to the organization's website as of March 2024[update], it has over 10,000 members, and is the largest such organization in the country.[1]
Its finances are covered by membership dues and special grants it receives. It has training and educational programs for journalists, and tries to improve and critique journalistic standards.[2]
The organization has conducted studies and surveys on journalists and their wellbeing.[3]
It is part of the International Federation of Journalists.[2][1] It also publishes a number of its own publications. It issues the yearly Korea Journalist Award ,[2] and monthly Award for Journalist of the Month.[1]
See also
- Korean American Journalists Association – for the United States
- Korean Journalists' Union – for North Korea
References
- ^ a b c d e "Introduction of Journalists Association of Korea". Journalists Association of Korea. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ a b c d "한국기자협회(韓國記者協會)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ 최, 성진 (2023-05-18). "언론인 트라우마 실태 분석 나온다…19일 가이드북 발표". The Hankyoreh (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-03.
External links
- Homepage (in Korean)
- CS1 Korean-language sources (ko)
- Articles with short description
- Short description matches Wikidata
- Articles containing Korean-language text
- Articles containing potentially dated statements from March 2024
- All articles containing potentially dated statements
- Professional associations based in South Korea
- Organizations established in 1964
- Journalism in South Korea
- 1964 establishments in South Korea
- Journalism-related professional associations