Jingyi Ge is a seasoned journalist based in Seoul, specializing in the Korean economy and politics, and writing exclusively in Chinese. Ge's expertise in international affairs, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, is reflected in a body of work that encompasses the geopolitical dynamics and Read moreeconomic policies shaping the region. 

In her works for VOA Chinese service, Ge reported on a variety of topics, including South Korea's economic and technological alliances, and the country's efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese market. Ge's reporting has delved into the legal and criminal aspects of corporate management, as seen in the coverage of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong's bribery case, and its implications for South Korean economic stability and corporate governance. Furthermore, Ge has explored the influence of Chinese capital in South Korea's entertainment industry, addressing cultural controversies and accusations of historical distortion.

In addition to her work with VOA, Ge has contributed to various media outlets, including CCTV Financial channel, the "World Says" WeChat public account, and Initium Media, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by countries navigating the delicate balance between national security and international trade. Through investigative reporting and analysis, Ge has provided a nuanced understanding of the intricate political and economic relationships in the region, particularly in the realms of defense cost-sharing negotiations, inter-Korean relations, and the impact of real estate tax policies on housing markets and wealth distribution in China and South Korea.

WOORAM LEE is a journalist based in Incheon, South Korea.

12+ years of experience in creating infographics, company PR video,
independent film, TV current affairs program, documentary, and more.

Matthew Weigand is a journalist that has been living in South Korea for 20 years and working as a journalist there for 18. He's spent that time applying his master's degree in Information Technology to journalism, from reporting on technology developments in South Korea to editing scientific papers Read moreproduced by its academics and also working to change the face of Korean-language web sites one domain at a time.

Musab Darwish is a journalist based in Seoul, South Korea.
Photo/journalist, Documentary Filmmaker, photographer and Human Rights Activist, is interested in documenting people’s life from a social/economic perspective.

Since the year 2010, I started my career as a photojournalist covering Read morepolitical events, the democratic movement in Egypt, the Egyptian revolution, and the conflicts that followed it from 2011 to 2014.

In 2012, I started to focus more on economic and social rights issues, and I started to work on documentary photography projects at [ECESR] Egyptian center for economic and social rights, those projects covered social justice, housing, and environmental rights those projects were published in ECESR research publications.

People are natural storytellers, the more I listen to people's stories and their suffering, the more I am drawn to making documentaries.

I started my filmmaking career with ECESR as well, 
I worked on documentary projects, like [Ramlet Bulaq, The other Egypt, and El-Max], In addition to a number of video reports covering the labor, economic and social movement in Egypt.

In Korea, I started working at "MWTV" as a photojournalist and content creator, through my work there I covered tens of migrants workers' activities and conditions, Furthermore, I made reports about the refugees' situation in Korea and covered many stories like [Meet Azza] and The Unremembered Refugees.

I had the opportunity to collaborate with UNHCR, and filmmaker Paul Wu to work on the “Belonging” film project.

Komeil Soheili is an experienced journalist, filmmaker, and author with over two decades of experience in journalism. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Master's degree in Media Studies, providing him with a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of journalism.Read more

Komeil has contributed to various publications and media outlets throughout his career, covering a diverse range of topics. He has written for Business Insider, Ozy, and other publications, providing valuable insights on social and environmental issues. As a panelist on Korean Arrirang TV, Komeil has also shared his knowledge on the social, economic, and political issues facing West Asia.

Komeil's filmmaking background informs his journalism work, and he has produced documentaries and news reports that have been featured on major media outlets such as BBC and National Geographic. His focus on sustainable industries and lifestyles has also led him to highlight the importance of sustainable practices in various industries, including new technologies and individual efforts.

Raphael Rashid is a seasoned freelance journalist based in Seoul, South Korea, with a deep-seated expertise in Korean affairs. His academic background in Korean Studies, which he pursued at both the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London and Korea University, has Read moreprovided him with a nuanced understanding of the Korean peninsula, its language, and inter-Korean relations. Raphael's reporting has been pivotal in covering significant political events where he offered critical analysis on South Korean public opinion and the intricate dynamics of inter-Korea relations.

Before embarking on his career in journalism, Raphael honed his skills in the corporate world, working for three years at Korea's largest global public relations agency. During this time, he represented some of Korea's most influential companies, which allowed him to gain invaluable experience in Korea's corporate worklife and a unique perspective on the inner workings of chaebols—the large family-owned business conglomerates that have a significant impact on the South Korean economy.

Luke Cleary is a broadcast journalist based in Seoul, South Korea since 2009.

Currently anchoring the news for KBS World TV and filing for TBS eFM 101.3MHz. 

For more work samples, check out my blog: https://lukeclearymedia.wordpress.com/

Here's my full work history in Korea:  

Read moreAnchoring News Today at KBS World has been my main position since August, 2013. Check out our website for the latest news…

http://news.kbs.co.kr/vod/program.do?bcd=0023#2017.12.20&1

I also file daily for TBS eFM, a domestic English language broadcast serving Seoul and surrounding areas. If you are in Seoul, you can tune in to 101.3Mhz. Anywhere else in the world — check out our website.

https://tbs.seoul.kr/eFm/index.do

Previously, I hosted a daily drive-time music program on the same network, TBS eFM, called Soundcheck from 2015 to 2017. It was a great opportunity to get in touch with the local music community, expats and Koreans alike. When we weren’t playing top 40 hits, cutting edge techno, classic rock b-sides and other world music obscurities, we invited local artists and touring musicians from around the world to play live on air.

I began my career as a foreign journalist at KBS World Radio from 2009-2011, copy-editing features, hosting programs and reading the news for our daily shortwave transmission. 

In 2012, I was invited to join the KBS International Relations department to help plan the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union General Assembly in Seoul that year. I stuck around for the 2013 Global News Forum, which KBS also hosted. Both were successful and constructive events with the participation of major international broadcasters from NHK-Japan and CCTV-China to CNN International and BBC World.

Jay is a Seoul- and Tokyo-based reporter with 10+ years of experience covering everything from North Korea and corporate whistleblowers to contemporary art and a sit-down interview with BTS. His works have appeared in some of the best-respected outlets like the Wall Street Journal, the New York Read moreTimes, Al Jazeera English and NBC News. He is also the Seoul correspondent for Monocle magazine.

I was trained as a journalist specializing in international affairs via the MA in International Journalism at Cardiff University which is Britain’s top journalism school. In addition to advanced data-driven journalism training, I have learned how to analyze quantitative, qualitative and social data Read moreusing the scientific method through my BSc Psychology degree, which allows me to approach analysis from both humanistic and scientific angles, being meticulous in dealing with facts.

My journalistic project-based master’s thesis, China’s Strategic intention on the North Korean territory, investigated China’s claim on the historical identity of North Korean territory; China’s economic policy towards North Korea, including natural resource trades; China’s role in plausible scenarios for the future of North Korea. The thesis analyzed information from sources including governmental documents, public databases, reports from think tanks and newspapers, as well as my interviews with governmental officers of South Korea including a former unification minister, and experts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and South Korea, and escapees from North Korea.

I have work experiences of reporting on South Korea’s businesses, where I developed sources such as accountants directly dealing with companies of interest, the public affairs judge of the Seoul Central District Court, executives of conglomerate, banks, senior governmental officers, and PR officers.

I also have work experiences of reporting on goings-on inside North Korea as well as South Korea’s telecommunication regulatory issues, where I developed sources including governmental officers and experts.

I also reported on international political, financial, and human rights affairs for worldwide audience, through which I proved my faith that with investigative skills I can delve into the goings-on of anything.

Mohammad Sadiq is a journalist based in Seoul & Amman. 10+ years of academic and career background in entertainment, creative solutions and all things Korea. Sadiq holds strong understanding of the Korean peninsula and he is one of the very few people who can do it in Arabic.