Hwang Jun-beom has been appointed as the new Newsroom Director of Hankyoreh as of the 13th, following his selection and approval by fellow newsroom reporters.
Hwang Jun-beom has been appointed as the new Newsroom Director at Hankyoreh, taking over this role on the 13th of the month. Hwang joined the Hankyoreh newspaper in 1999 and has had a long career within the organization, working in various departments including the Public Opinion, Culture, Society, Politics, and International sections. He has served as both the head of the Politics Department and as an editorial writer, gaining extensive experience in journalism throughout his career.
His appointment followed a nomination process wherein he was selected as a candidate on the 5th of the month and subsequently secured majority support from reporters in the newsroom through a vote to confirm his appointment. This democratic process highlights the collaborative culture within Hankyoreh, allowing newsroom staff to have a voice in leadership selection.
Upon his appointment, Hwang expressed his commitment to demonstrating Hankyoreh's core mission through focused and quality content, emphasizing the need to restore trust and influence in the publication. His leadership tenure is expected to initiate a new strategic direction for the newspaper, effective immediately from the 13th.
