First Recipient of Yi Yuk-sa Reporter Award, Dong-A Ilbo Senior Reporter Kim Sun-deok Selected

"Sharp Pen Stabbing at Power"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Koo Dae-sun] The Yi Yuk-sa Journalist Award Judging Committee (Chairman Hong Jong-heum, former Editorial Director of Maeil Shinmun) announced on the 13th that the first Yi Yuk-sa Journalist Award recipient is Kim Soon-duk (61), senior reporter of Dong-A Ilbo.

Senior Reporter Kim Sun-duk, Dong-A Ilbo.

Senior reporter Kim Soon-duk has been recognized for faithfully upholding journalistic integrity by delivering incisive and truthful commentary against power with a clear spirit of the times.

The judging committee explained in their overall evaluation, "Through Kim Soon-duk's columns in Dong-A Ilbo, the recipient clearly presented the media's role aligned with the spirit of our era, reinterpreting Yi Yuk-sa's patriotic journalistic spirit for today."

Kim Soon-duk joined Dong-A Ilbo in 1983 and has served as Deputy Editor, Editorial Director, Editorial Chief, and currently holds the position of Senior Reporter (Executive Director).

The award ceremony will be held on the 17th at Andong Yemijeong, famous for its traditional family cuisine.

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