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Foreign
language news association marks 11th anniversary, honors members who helped
spread Korea's voice abroad
The ceremony
drew figures not only from the journalism industry but also from the political
and diplomatic spheres, including American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
Chairman James Kim
By CHO
JUNG-WOO, Korea JoongAng Daily - The Foreign Language Newspapers Association of
Korea (FNA) marked its 11th anniversary with a ceremony on Thursday,
highlighting the expanding role of international journalism in a rapidly
evolving global media landscape.
The event,
which took place at the Korea Press Center in Jung District, central Seoul,
brought together journalists, diplomats and business leaders to recognize FNA
members’ contributions to expanding Korea’s voice abroad.
Jim Bulley,
the head of content strategy at the Korea JoongAng Daily, received an award for
his contributions to the news outlet’s growth, for which he drove new content
development and pioneered the adoption of AI.
Yang Kyu-hyun,
the CEO of Aju Daily and chairman of the association, presented the awards.
“Eleven years
is by no means a short period. During that time, we have weathered numerous
challenges, from the crisis facing print newspapers and the digital revolution
to the emergence of AI and shifts in the global order,” Yang said during his
opening remarks.
“Despite those
changes, foreign-language newspapers have steadfastly served as a platform
connecting Korea with the world, bridging languages and cultures through
journalism.”
The ceremony
drew figures from the political and diplomatic spheres, including Chinese
Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing and American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM)
Chairman James Kim.
“The FNA has
played an important role in promoting Korea’s exchanges with other countries,”
Ambassador Dai said in his congratulatory remarks. He went on to emphasize the
expanding responsibility of the media in a world flooded with information and
rapid AI development.
“When news
moves faster and reaches further, the media takes on an even greater
responsibility, and journalists face more challenges to defend the facts and
truth,” he added.
“Technology
can generate content, but it cannot replace sound judgment, editorial integrity
or the credibility that professional journalists have built over many years of
dedicated service,” Kim said.
He described
the association members’ jobs as crucial in helping international readers
“understand not just what is happening in Korea, but why it matters.”
“This role is
especially important as Korea gains greater global attention in areas such as
AI, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and innovation,” he continued.
Reform Party
floor leader Chun Ha-ram; Seoul Metropolitan Government Vice Mayor Park
Chan-gu; U.S. Embassy in Seoul Director of Communications and Spokesperson
Sonia Kim; and members of the country’s four major foreign-language media
outlets also attended the anniversary event.
