Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Philippine and Russian Activists Advocating for 'Freedom of Expression' (Update)
![▲Maria Ressa of the Philippines, Nobel Peace Prize laureate [Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2021100818244559865_1633685086.jpg)
▲Maria Ressa of the Philippines, Nobel Peace Prize laureate [Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] This year's Nobel Peace Prize honor was jointly awarded to two activists, Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia, for their contributions to protecting freedom of expression.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on the 8th that Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov were selected as the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
The Nobel Committee stated, "The prize was awarded for efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."
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![▲Dmitry Muratov of Russia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate [Image source=AP Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2021100818253559866_1633685135.jpg)
▲Dmitry Muratov of Russia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate [Image source=AP Yonhap News]
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