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Get the latest news, stories and session recaps of the Uncovering Asia Conference here.

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Great collection of tipsheets and presentations shared by our extraordinary speakers.

Speakers

Come join top investigative and data journalists from Asia and all over the world.

Photos

Find photo highlights of the Uncovering Asia Conference (#IJAsia18) here.

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Check out what happened at Uncovering Asia 2018 through our videos.

Program

Check out IJAsia18's panels and workshops, and personalize your schedule here.

Special Events

Receptions, networking, and much more planned for our third Uncovering Asia Conference.

Getting Around

Make the most of your trip to Seoul! What to do, where to visit, and much more.

Exhibitors

Check out the organizations present at Uncovering Asia 2018 and contact them via our event app Whova.

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Uncovering Asia III is brought to you by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, the Korea Center for Investigative Journalism (Newstapa), and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.

News

Sleuths Go Global to Crack Corporate Crime

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.

Here’s the Wrap: Highlights of #IJAsia18

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.

7 Investigative Projects Worth Checking Out

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.

Muckraking in Narendra Modi’s India

At Uncovering Asia 2018, muckrakers from India painted a picture for their regional and global colleagues of what it's like to work in a country ranked 138th out of 180 in press freedom.

5 Tipsheets from #IJAsia18 that You Should Not Miss

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.

Don’t Miss the Story: The Secret’s in the Data

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.

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GIJN - Global Investigative Journalism Network

GIJN

The GIJN is an association of 90 nonprofit organizations in 40 countries dedicated to investigative journalism.

Contact: David Kaplan

IPYS

Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) is one of Latin America’s leading media NGOs.

Contact: Christopher Acosta

Abraji

This Brazilian group is one of the world’s leading associations of investigative reporters.

Contact: Abraji

INN

INN is an association of more than 80 nonprofit media organizations in North America.

Contact: Kevin Davis

Transparency

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption.

Contact: Transparency International

Skup

SKUP is a foundation established in 1990, dedicated to promoting investigative journalism in Norway.

Contact: Skup

Dart Center

A project dedicated dedicated to informed and ethical news reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy.

Contact: Bruce Shapiro

Free Press Unlimited

Works to ensure that reliable news and information are and remain available to people across the globe.

Contact: Press Unlimited

FAIR

The Forum for African Investigative Reporters is a professional association of investigative journalists in Africa.

Contact: FAIR

OCCRP

OCCRP is a non-profit dedicated to reporting on organized crime and corruption around the world.

Contact: OCCRP

IRE

A grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting.

Contact: IRE

Plaza Pública

Plaza Pública is an online investigative media based in Guatemala. Founded in 2011 by Rafael Landívar University.

Contact: Martín Rodríguez Pellecer

ICIJ

A global network of 175 reporters in more than 60 countries who collaborate on cross-border stories.

Contact: ICIJ

Investigativ.ch

A Swiss association of investigative journalists that focus on research techniques and tools.

Contact: Investigativ.ch

UNESCO

UN agency promoting peace through international collaboration through education, science, and culture.

Contact: Unesco

Global Integrity

An innovation lab that produces research and creates technology to increase transparency.

Contact: Hazel Feigenblatt

IJNet

IJNet keeps journalists up to date on the latest media innovations, resources, and training opportunities.

Contact: IJNet

IACC

World forum that brings together civil society, heads of state and the private sector to tackle corruption.

Contact: IACC

Journalismfund.eu

A non‐profit organisation promoting quality cross-border and in-depth journalism in Europe.

Contact: Ides Debruyne

VVOJ

The Dutch-Flemish Association of Investigative Journalists promote critical and in-depth journalism.

Contact: Margo Smit

RPDIPPM

The Regional Press Development Institute promotes independent, viable and pluralistic media in Ukraine.

Contact: RPDIPPM

Swissinvestigation

Promoting exchange of contacts between Swiss investigative reporters and foreign colleagues.

Contact: SwissI

AMI

The African Media Initiative is a pan-African programme that seeks to strengthen independent media sector.

Contact: AMI

OSF Media Program

Support the role of media and journalism in facilitating citizen participation and open societies.

Contact: OSF

Wobbing

A platform to support journalists about their rights to freedom of information as a journalistic tool.

Contact: Brigitte Alfter

NECIR

NECIR investigates regional issues and trains journalists on best practices in investigative reporting.

Contact: Hunter De Lench

Netzwerk R.

Netzwerk Recherche is the association of investigative journalists and editors in Germany.

Contact: netzwerk recherche

IREX

An international nonprofit org. providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive change globally.

Contact: IREX

Media Factory

Media Factory is a startup accelerator which focuses exclusively on the business of online news and journalism.

Contact: Mariano Blejman

Hate Speech International

HSI is an investigative reporting initiative focusing on hate speech, hate crimes and extremism.

Contact: Kjetil Stormark

KCIJ

KCIJ is a non-profit investigative news organization in South Korea producing watchdog reporting in the public interest.

Contact: KCIJ

Internews

Internews empowers local media worldwide to give people the news they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Contact: Internews

Fundación MEPI

Fundación MEPI promotes investigative journalism, freedom of the press and the next generation of reporters in Mexico and Central America.

Contact: Fundacíon MEPI

IRPI

Investigative Reporting Project Italy is a nonprofit investigative center that produces local and transnational projects and favors collaboration.

Contact: Cecilia Anesi

SCOOP

SCOOP is a network and support structure for investigative journalists in Eastern Europe, Russia, Caucasus, Central Asia and West Africa.

Contact: Trine Smistrup

Mary Raftery Journalism Fund

The Mary Raftery Journalism Fund promotes coverage around mental health, migrant issues and children’s rights.

Contact: MJRF

eQualit.ie

eQualit.ie provides digital security training, website protection services and information management tools for independent media and human rights investigators.

Contact: eQualit.ie

ARIJ

Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism is an Amman-based, regional media support network that seeks to support independent quality professional journalism.

Contact: ARIJ

Tanzania Media Fund

TMF promotes access to information, debate issues and express views by making journalists critical players in Domestic Accountability.

Contact: TMF

100 Reporters

We join 100 of the planet’s finest professional reporters with whistle-blowers and citizen journalists across the globe, to report on corruption in all its forms.

Contact: Diana Jean Schemo

Plaza Pública

Plaza Pública is an online in-depth news site based in Guatemala that does investigative and analytical features on politics, economics and organized crime.

Contact: Martín Rodríguez Pellecer

INSI

The International News Safety Institute is a UK NGO dedicated to the safety of news media in conflict and other danger.

Contact: Caroline Neil

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