HUFS Journalists Association Holds '2025 Journalists' Night'

A Platform for Strengthening the Alumni Journalist Network

The Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) Journalists Association announced on the 26th that it held the '2025 HUFS Journalists' Night' and selected Suhun Ahn, CEO of Yonhap News TV; Sangyeon Kim, Editor-in-Chief of Seoul Shinmun; and Inseong Shim, Editor-in-Chief of Yonhap News, as the recipients of this year's 'HUFS Journalist Award.'

(From left) Suhoon Ahn, CEO of Yonhap News TV; Sangyeon Kim, Editor-in-Chief of Seoul Shinmun; Inseong Shim, Chief Editor of Yonhap News. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Suhun Ahn (Department of Public Administration, Class of 1982), CEO of Yonhap News TV, began his journalism career in 1991 and has held key positions such as Deputy Political Editor, Social Affairs Editor, Editorial Writer, and Atlanta Correspondent in the United States. He was recognized for his contributions to frontline reporting in dangerous regions, including his coverage of the Iraq War as a roving correspondent in Baghdad and his reporting from the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba.

Sangyeon Kim (Department of Spanish, Class of 1986), Editor-in-Chief of Seoul Shinmun, has served in pivotal roles since joining the company in 1995, including Washington Correspondent, Political News Editor, and Editorial Writer. He was highly commended for documenting significant historical moments, such as his embedded reporting with Korean troops during the Iraq War and on-site coverage of the first inter-Korean family reunion held in Pyongyang.

Inseong Shim (Department of English, Class of 1988), Editor-in-Chief of Yonhap News, joined the company in 1995 and has held various positions including Washington Correspondent, National News Editor, and Policy News Editor. He has also contributed to the development of media organizations through his roles as auditor of the Kwanhun Club and vice president of the Korea News Editors' Association.

The HUFS Journalists Association stated, "This event is an opportunity to encourage HUFS alumni journalists who have built distinguished careers based on professionalism and responsibility throughout the Korean media ecosystem," adding, "We will continue to strengthen our journalist network and support junior journalists in the future."

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