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Paydesk has 48 journalists in South Korea. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography.

Our top journalists in South Korea are Jingyi Ge and Sekyung Park.

Use our journalist directory to find a member to work for you.

We have journalists in Busan, Iksan, Incheon and Seoul.

Journalists in South Korea



Jingyi Ge

Seoul, South Korea
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.
Languages
English Korean Chinese (Mandarin)
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
+2
Skills
Fact Checking

Sekyung Park

Seoul, South Korea
Sekyung Park is a journalist based in Seoul, South Korea.

April 1, 2022 - Present: Technical Consultant and Monitoring Agent, Revival Broadcasting System (RBS), a private North Korean broadcasting station in South Korea.

July 26, 2020 - Present: Technical Consultant and Monitoring Agent, Read moreVoice of the Wilderness, Cornerstone Ministries International.

April 1, 2009 - Present: Technical Consultant and Monitoring Agent, National Unity Radio (UMG).

December 24, 2007 - Present: Technical Consultant and Monitoring Agent, North Korea Reform Radio (NKRR).

December 6, 2005 - Present: Technical Consultant and Monitoring Agent, Free North Korea Radio (FNK).

December 5, 2005: Founded Northeast Asian Broadcasting Institute (NEABI),currently serving as the Chief Director.

July 1, 2000 - Present: Monitoring Agent, Korean Service, Radio Taiwan International (RTI).

October 25, 1999: Founded Korea Shortwave Club (KSWC) and served as the inaugural President. Currently serving as a board member.

October 1, 1999 - February 29, 2008: Freelance Reporter, Korean Service, Voice of America (VOA).

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- August 1, 1990: Joined Christian Broadcasting System (CBS) as a Radio Engineer.
- August 1, 2005: Transitioned to CBS TV as a Master Control Room Engineer.
- 2017: Transferred to Assistant Master Control Room Engineer at CBS TV.
- November 30, 2021: Departed from CBS after completion of employment.
Languages
Japanese
Services
Video Rushes
Skills
Technology

Wooram Lee

Incheon, 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.
Languages
Korean
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Fact Checking
Skills
Current Affairs Fact Checking

Sue Min Kang

Seoul, South Korea
Suemin Kang is a journalist based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in financial news. She holds a background in international relations and finance from Korea University, where she honed her skills for integrating academic knowledge into real-world applications.

With nearly three years of Read moreexperience as a financial newscaster, Suemin delivered daily reports to a sizable audience of 70,000 viewers. Her live broadcasts focus on a wide array of topics including the U.S. stock market, economic data, cryptocurrency trends, and ETF developments.

Suemin Kang is recognized for being the first in Korea to create and broadcast a dedicated program on the live impacts of the Ukraine war on crop and metal commodities.
Languages
English Korean
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering Corporate Content
+3
Skills
Business Finance Politics
+3

Matthew Weigand

Seoul, South Korea
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.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Skills
Business Finance Politics
+20

William Seungmock Oh

Seoul, Korea, South
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.
Languages
English Korean
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Research
+3
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+3

Hyungjin Kim

Seoul, South Korea
Hyungjin KIM is a journalist based in Seoul, South Korea.

Graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts' Department of Broadcasting
Currently attending The University of North Korean Studies
Former TV Chosun video reporter
Languages
English Korean
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+7
Skills
Technology Sports War Reporter
+2

Raphael Rashid

Seoul, South Korea
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.
Languages
English French Korean
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
+5
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Technology
+7

Musab Darwish

Seoul, South Korea
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.
Languages
Arabic English Korean
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+6
Skills
Politics War Reporter Investigative Reporting
+4

Chi Hee Choi

Seoul, South Korea
I am a freelance journalist based in Seoul, South Korea. I work for Korea's No. 1 English broadcasting station, Arirang, and I'm also a freelance journalist at the Voice of America (VOA) headquartered in Washington.
Languages
English Korean
Services
News Gathering Content Writing Research
+1
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+7

Komeil Soheili

Seoul, South Korea
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.
Languages
English Persian (Farsi) Korean
Services
Documentaries Fact Checking
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Technology
+17

Ash Potter

Seoul, South Korea
Ash Potter is a journalist based in Seoul, South Korea available for broadcast journalism roles.

Ash Potter has worked for RTÉ News and radio covering the Itaewon crowd crush tragedy, VICE, The Washington Blade, hosted 103.2 Dublin City FM’s fashion & beauty radio show “Fully Dressed“, hosted “K-Read morepop Drop” on Babylon Radio, interned for Newstalk radio station, produced features & was the photo editor for the Student Media Awards 2020 nominee DUB8 magazine. 

UCLA Radio aired her radio documentary “Quentin Tarantino and The F-Word” in June, 2021. She also was a writer for online Japanese street fashion magazine The COMM.

She also currently produces and hosts the “K Beauty Krew” podcast about Korean beauty.

She writes opinion pieces, reviews, and showcases her portfolio on her blog. Her blog was in the top 5 nominees for ‘blog of the year’ at the Student Media Awards 2020. A short story she wrote was also nominated for a Student Media Award in 2021.
Languages
English
Services
Documentaries Fact Checking
Skills
Current Affairs

Luke Cleary

Seoul, South Korea
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.
Languages
Korean
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+3
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+8

Ceci Lee

Seoul, South Korea
Hwawon Ceci Lee is a bilingual video/photo journalist and multimedia producer based in Seoul, South Korea. Her work spans international news, documentaries, and corporate media, with credits including camera operation for BBC News, photography for EBS global documentary festivals, and production of Read morecorporate videos. 

Hwawon has also contributed as a news researcher and producer for major Korean networks KBS and JTBC, bringing a unique blend of global and local perspectives to her projects. Her versatility extends to creative roles as an assistant director for music videos and contributions to art poster design. Specializing in capturing South Korea's vibrant art, contemporary dance, and music scenes, she offers clients high-quality visual content enhanced by deep local insights and international media expertise. 

With experience living in Berlin, she also speaks some German, further broadening her cultural understanding and communication skills.
Languages
English Korean
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+3
Skills
Current Affairs Film & Theatre Music
+2

Freddie Han

Busan, South Korea
Hello, I'm Freddie Han.

This is the public relations team of HWPL Global Branch 4.

Write an article on the peace news of HWPL and form a network with media companies and journalists from other countries to report on the peace news of HWPL.
Languages
English Korean
Services
Content Writing
Skills
Current Affairs Social

Jang Ho Kwon

Seoul, South Korea
Jang-Ho is a British-Korean journalist based in Seoul, South Korea. He is currently the host of "Korea 24" on KBS World Radio, delivering daily English-language news on international relations, politics, business, sports, and culture. He has also been writing articles on various issues affecting Read moreKorea for other media outlets, including Korea Pro.

Since October 2022, he has been the Creative Producer of the documentary series "Unstoppable," focusing on the global rise of Korean breakdancers. Previously, he was an anchor and reporter for Arirang TV, covering major events like the inter-Korean summits and the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Jang-Ho started his career at JTBC's London Bureau, assisting with research, interviews, and filming. He is fluent in English and Korean, with elementary proficiency in Chinese.
Languages
English Korean
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+15

Jacco Zwetsloot

Seoul, South Korea
Jacco Zwetsloot is a podcaster, MC, panel moderator, tour guide, researcher, and editor based in Seoul, South Korea, since 2004. In short, he is a Jacco-of-all-trades. He hosts a weekly podcast for NK News, the world's only English language news service dedicated to factual reporting about North Read moreKorea. Jacco also appears frequently on Arirang TV to talk about current affairs in Korea. In Seoul he leads visiting delegations and VIP groups on storytelling historical walking tours and gives presentations about Korean history, society, economy, and politics.
Languages
English Korean Dutch
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Content Writing
+4
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Media Training
+6

Keith Park

Seoul, South Korea
Keith Park is a multimedia producer with more than 7 years of experience working in print, radio, television news, and documentary in South Korea for Netflix, Al Jazeera, Vice, CNA, Arte, BBC Outlook, and Thompson Reuters Foundation. He is passionate about telling unique and authentic stories Read morewithin South Korea to a global audience. He was recently the recipient of the prestigious 2020 Peabody Award- Global Pandemic Coverage for producing PBS Newshour Covid-19 Coverage: “Global Pandemic” / “Making Sense: The Victims of the Covid Economy”.

VICE 
Director / Producer / Editor
2021 ~ Current
- I Trained With BTS: Being on the Brink of Fame and Then Losing it All
- I Was a North Korean Spy Sent To Kill South Korea's President | Bad Blood
- Late Night Munchies
- Temple Food Doban

ZDF
Producer 2022 (2 months)
- Culture King Korea

ARD Radio 
Producer
 2019 ~ Current
Produced +50 radio reports 

Channel News Asia 
Fixing / Researching / Interpreting 2018 ~ 2020, 2022
- Coming Clean About Green (Environmental Documentary) -
- One Day That Changed Asia : Flashpoint Korea KAL 858
(True Crime Documentary) 
- Secret Wars (True Crime Documentary) 
- When Will Driverless Cars Hit Our Roads? | Talking Point

BBC
Fixing / Researching / Interpreting 2018 ~ 2019, 2022
- Pop for Export in South Korea
- The other big Korean drama right now
- Sharing my dinner with thousands, etc
- South Korea: A room with a view

Beach House Pictures
Assistant Producer 2020 ~ 2021
- Netflix original series - The Raincoat Killer

Across the pond
Producer 2022 (6 months)
- Meta - Go Global like a Local (Advertisement)
Languages
English Korean
Services
Fixing
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Arts & Books
+7

Anna Fifield

Seoul, South Korea
I am the Tokyo Bureau Chief for The Washington Post, covering Japan and the Koreas. 

My special interest in North Korea -- I have been there a dozen times and follow news from North Korea very closely -- but I am available to talk about all news in Japan, South Korea and North Korea. 

I Read morereally enjoy doing broadcast work and have previously appeared on NPR, BBC, Fox News, TVNZ, CNN, MSNBC, Deutsche Welle and France 24, among others.
Languages
English
Services
Live Reporting Fact Checking
Skills
Fact Checking
Book

Grace Moon

Seoul, South Korea
Grace Moon is a bilingual freelance journalist, producer and fixer based in Seoul, South Korea. Her print, audio and multimedia reporting on issues like South Korea's battle against the coronavirus, youth culture, North Korean cuisine and digital sex crimes has been published in outlets including Read moreNBC News, VICE, BBC, Public Radio International, The Independent and more. Grace has also served as a field producer for documentaries produced by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Radio-Canada and Channel Four. She is currently working as the Washington Post's global audiene editor and specializes in international breaking news and SEO trends and audience engagement strategy.
Languages
Korean
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+12
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Technology
+9

Jeyup "Jay" Kwaak

Seoul, South Korea
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.
Languages
English French Italian
+2
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+11
Skills
Business Finance Politics
+8

Lizzie Parker

Seoul, South Korea
I am a freelance broadcaster and digital journalist based in the Seoul, South Korea. Before moving here I worked in radio and television for 2 and a half years in a variety of news roles for commercial stations including Scottish Television and the Bauer radio group. 

As a international studies Read moremaster's student at Seoul National University, I have a good grasp of inter-Korean issues as well as domestic and regional current affairs and a number of useful contacts. I also run a Korean entertainment culture website which I write for and produce podcasts and have interviewed a number of influential figures in the Korean entertainment industry.

I have been studying Korean for 6 years and so have a working knowledge of the local language.
Languages
English Korean
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Skills
Fact Checking
Book

Jiyong Hyun

Seoul, South Korea
Jiyong Hyun is a journalist based in Seoul, South Korea.
Languages
English Korean
Services
Photography Journalism
Skills
Politics Current Affairs War Reporter
+3

Mohammad Sadiq

Seoul, South Korea
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.
Languages
Arabic English Korean
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+6
Skills
Current Affairs Film & Theatre Entertainment & Celebrity
+2

Junhyup Kwon

Seoul, South Korea
Junhyup Kwon is a journalist based in Seoul, South Korea. Kwon has been reporting on East Asia, with a special focus on North and South Korea, for both print and digital media since 2016. In recognition of his contributions, he received a Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for Excellence in Read moreArts & Culture Reporting in 2022 and the Cho Gye-chang Award from the Journalists Association of Korea in 2018.
Languages
English Korean Chinese (Mandarin)
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop Documentaries
+11
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+19
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