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 →
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7 Investigative Projects Worth Checking Out
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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 →
Filed under: News, corruption, data, database, investigative journalism, mapping, new projects, violence
5 Tipsheets from #IJAsia18 that You Should Not Miss
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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 →
Filed under: News, coding, criminal networks, fake news, GIJN, Global Investigative Journalism Network, IJAsia2018, podcast
5 Tips on How to Investigate North Korea
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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 →
Filed under: News, documents, experts, investigating, North Korea, South Korea, tips
When Journalists are Harassed and Threatened
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Trading in delicate information has always been a dangerous currency, and the people delivering it risk their physical and mental safety. During an Uncovering Asia panel about on and offline harassment, journalists from the region shared their stories about dealing with these kinds of threats in their day-to-day work. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, depression, discovery, exposure, Harassment, Journalist Safety, online harassment, safety
Laughing All the Way to Jail: Malaysia’s Zunar Fights Corruption with Cartoons
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Malaysian cartoonist Zulkiflee Anwar Ulhaque, aka Zunar, had the 400-strong crowd of journalists who gathered for his keynote at the Uncovering Asia Conference laughing — while delivering a serious message about speaking truth to power. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, cartooning, corruption, investigative journalism, kleptocrat, truth, Zunar
Free Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo: Investigative Journalists in Asia Endorse Call to Free Jailed Reporters
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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 →
Filed under: News, attacks on journalists, imprisoned journalists, impunity, kyaw soe oo, Press Freedom, reuters, wa lone
#MeToo: Reporting on the Movement One Year Later
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It was a portentous day for a journalism panel on the #MeToo movement. One year ago today, The New York Times published their investigation about Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s widespread sexual abuse, which set in motion a charged conversation about sexual harassment and abuse around the world. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Censorship, China, Japan, metoo, reporting, sexual assault
3 Investigative Podcasts You Need in Your Life
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At the Uncovering Asia 2018 conference in Seoul, the sound experts shared their recommendations on must-hear investigative storytelling. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, audio, Caliphate, IJAsia18, investigative journalism, podcast, storytelling
4 Fake News Trends Every Journalist Needs to Know About
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Craig Silverman, the Toronto-based media editor of BuzzFeed News, joined a panel of journalists who tackled the topic of fake news and propaganda, discussing the different — and similar — ways fake news and disinformation spreads around the world. Continue Reading →