Uncovering Asia 2018 (https://2018.uncoveringasia.org/category/news/page/2/)
If you didn’t make it to Seoul for this year’s Uncovering Asia conference — or couldn’t be at two panels at the same time — never fear, tipsheets from our impressive speakers are here! But just in case you can’t decide where to start, here are five presentations that are definitely worth checking out. Continue Reading →
From how visualizing how war has changed Syria’s landscape to busting a fake science academic racket in Korea, investigative journalists from around the world are exposing crucial stories. A group of journalists at the Uncovering Asia conference in Seoul spoke about important projects being done in their newsrooms with Bruce Shapiro, executive director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. Continue Reading →
Corporate crime can have as many faces as it does repercussions. Human trafficking, deforestation, poorly built bridges, and heaps of dirty money funneled through banks and companies are all examples of corporate crime unmasked. But identifying patterns, tracing supply chains, and tracking down profiteers can stump journalists and law enforcement officials alike. Continue Reading →
The completely sold out Uncovering Asia 2018, the third Asian investigative journalism conference, was a four-day blitz of intense exchange of knowledge, networking and building new investigative partnerships. A total of 440 journalists from 48 countries convened in Seoul, Korea from October 4-7 for the largest ever gathering of investigative journalists in the region. Continue Reading →
Nearly 440 investigative and data journalists from across Asia convened in Seoul, South Korea this morning — the largest ever gathering of investigative journalists in the region. The conference kicked off with discussions about how the profession is under threat in the region. Continue Reading →
Investigative reporter Choi Seon-Young joined a panel of experts, including Korea-based independent researcher Martin Weiser and managing editor of 38 North, Jenny Town, to share lessons learned and practical tips on how to better investigate North Korea. Continue Reading →
Yoichiro Tateiwa had had the data for years before he actually noticed what it had been trying to tell him all along: On March 12 of 2011 the radiation level in Tokyo was ten times higher than the safety limit. Until now the Japanese goverment has claimed that they don’t know anything about risen levels in their capital. With Tateiwas data the public now will. Continue Reading →
After the changes of the previous decade, journalism could use some industry pioneers. Here are five tips if you’re launching a media startup. Continue Reading →
Out of fear or ignorance, many journalists leave the process of data analysis to companies, academics, and even government agencies. But if you only use processed data, you might miss the real story. Continue Reading →
Journalists at the Third Asian Investigative Journalism Conference today strongly endorsed a call for governments worldwide to free imprisoned journalists. In particular, they urged the government of Myanmar and its civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to immediately and unconditionally release two Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. Continue Reading →