Korea-United States Journalists Exchange
The application deadline for the 2008 program has passed.
The 4th Korea-United States Journalists Exchange is scheduled for April 1 – 17, 2008. The program sends seven Korean journalists to the United States and seven U.S. journalists to South Korea to meet with government and business leaders, academics, non-governmental organizations and other members of the community. The program seeks to introduce journalists to the political, security, economic, cultural and social issues of each country.
Theme: | "Bridging the Gaps in Understanding between Korea and the United States," with a particular focus on new leadership in South Korea and presidential election in the United States. |
Dates: | April 1-17, 2008 |
Korea Destinations: | Seoul, Kyungju, Ulsan, Kwangju in South Korea and Gaesung in North Korea |
U.S. Destinations: | Washington, D.C.; New York City, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Youngstown, Ohio. All participants will meet in Honolulu for a 3-day concluding program. |
Co-sponsors: | East-West Center and the Korea Press Foundation. |
The 2008 U.S. Participants are:
- Ms. Hanah Cho, Business Reporter, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD
- Mr. Ilan Greenberg, Freelance Journalist, New York, NY
- Mr. Eric Scholl, Producer, CEO Exchange, PBS (WTTN), Chicago, IL
- Ms. Shirley Smith, Newswoman, Associated Press—Broadcast News Center, Washington DC
- Mr. Marc Stewart, News Reporter, WSMV-TV NBC 4, Nashville, TN
- Mr. Thomas Walsh, Business Columnist, Detroit Free Press, Detroit, MI
- Ms. Mia Zuckerkandel, Show Producer, KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA
The 2008 Korean Participants are:
- Mr. Hong Wook Ahn, Reporter, Political Affairs Department, Kyunghyang Shinmin
- Mr. Suk Ho Ahn, Staff Writer, International Affairs Department, The Segye Times
- Mr. Jun Ho Hwang, Staff Reporter, World Desk, Pressian (online magazine)
- Mr. Jae-hong Jeong, Senior Staff Reporter, International News Desk, JoongAng Ilbo
- Ms. Jeongeun Koo, Reporter, World News Desk, Munhwa Ilbo
- Mr. Sidong Yeo, Assistant Editor, World News Desk, The Chosun Ilbo
- Mr. Seog Jae Yoon, Assistant Director, Political News Division, Christian Broadcast System (CBS)
For more information, please contact:
Marilyn Li
East-West Seminars
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848, USA
Phone: 808-944-7682; Fax: 808-944-7600
E-mail: seminars@eastwestcenter.org
For a list of all East-West Center journalism fellowships and exchanges, see http://www.eastwestcenter.org/journalismfellowships
2007 KOREA-US JOURNALISTS EXCHANGE
The 3rd Korea-United States Journalists Exchange took place April 11 - 26, 2007. Seven Korean journalists participated in a study tour to the United States, visiting Washington, D.C.; New York City; Omaha, Nebraska; and Los Angeles, California. Seven U.S. journalists participated in a study tour to South Korea, visiting Seoul, Pusan, and Gwangju. During their respective study tours, participants met with government and business leaders, academics, non-governmental organizations and other members of the community. Following these study tours, all 15 journalists met at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of their countries can be improved. With the theme of "Bridging the Gaps in Understanding between Korea and the United States," the program seeks to introduce journalists to the political, security, economic, cultural and social issues of each country.
The 2007 U.S. participants were:
- James Borg, Technology Reporter, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Hawaii
- Gina Kim, Features Writer, Sacramento Bee, California
- Adam Levine, Director of Coverage, Washington Bureau, CNN, Washington DC
- Dennis Romboy, Special Projects Reporter, Deseret Morning News, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Vivian Salama, Reporter, Freelance, New York
- Tanyanika Samuels, Reporter, New York Daily News, New York
- Daniel Yi, Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, California
The 2007 Korean participants were:
- Pyeong Eok An, Deputy Editor, International Desk, The Financial News
- Mikyung Jung, Staff Reporter, International News Desk, Dong-A Ilbo
- Hwan Gi Kim, Staff Writer, International Affairs, The Segye Times
- Kyunmi Kim, Staff Reporter, Economic News Desk, The Seoul Shinmun
- Jang Suk Lee, Editor, Political & International News, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
- Chang Keun Lim, Chief Producer, Feature News Team, Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)
- Yong In Yi, Staff Reporter, National and International Department, The Hankyoreh
