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Fadeeva A.V., Shafr T.V., Gurushkin P.Y., Nikonov S.B. Professional journalistic community of the Republic of Korea: government institutions, associations and organizations // Litera. 2024. № 3. DOI: 10.25136/2409-8698.2024.3.69999 EDN: LGCYOT URL: https//en.nbpublish.com1lbrary_read_article.php?id=69999
Professional journalistic community of the Republic of Korea: government institutions, associations and organizations
Fadeeva Alina Vital'evna
ORCID: 0000-0003^219-888X Assistant, Department of International Journalism, St. Petersburg State University 199034, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Uni\ersitetska^a str., 7-9
E3 st071252@student.spbu.ru Shafir Timur Vladimirovich
Lecturer at the Department of Communication Technologies, Moscow State Linguistic Uniusrsity
38 Ostozhenka str., Moscow, 119034, Russia
El tim.shafir@yandex.ru
Gurushkin Pavel Yurevich
PhD in Politics
Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communications Management, St. Petersburg State University
199034, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Uni\ersitetska^a str., 7-9
El p.gurushkin@spbu.ru
Nkonov Sergey Borisovich
ORCID: 0000-0002-8340-1541 Doctor of Politics
Professor, Department of International Journalism, St. Petersburg State Uniusrsity 199034, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Uni\ersitetska^a str., 7-9
El s.nikonov@spbu.ru
Article was published in rubric "Journalism"
DOI:
10.25136/2409-8698.2024.3.69999
EDN:
LGCYOT
10.25136/2409-8698.2024.3.69999 Received:
28-02-2024
Abstract: The relevance of this scientific work is expressed in the need to determine the national characteristics of the professional journalism environment of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and to make an analysis. The object of the study was professional journalism in the Republic of Korea. The subject of this study is the activities of journalistic unions and organizations in the Republic of Korea, namely: the Korean Communications Commission, the Korean Broadcasting Advertising Corporation, the Association of Journalists of Korea, the Korean Association of Broadcasters, the Korean Association of Scientific Journalism, the Korean Press Foundation, the Korean Newspaper Association and other local professional associations. The collection of information on the functioning of Korean professional communities in the field of media and organizations controlling journalistic activities was carried out during the period from December 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024. The main research methods were the analysis of regulatory documents, qualitative content analysis, as well as the single-outcome case study method to determine the specifics of the experience of the Republic of Korea. As of 2024, in the Republic of Korea (ROK), control over professional journalistic activities is carried out using a centralized system supported and supervised by government organizations. The article presents an analysis of the activities of professional journalistic communities operating in the Republic of Korea. A general description of the five largest associations and organizations is given. The study showed that the actions of government institutions, organizations and associations of the professional journalistic community of the Republic of Korea are associated with the introduction of a model of integration control of regulatory authorities into the basis of the activities of the associations studied by us. As an illustrative example of the activities of a professional journalistic association, the Association of Journalists of Korea was chosen, whose activities were analyzed in accordance with the following criteria: features of the structure, areas of activity, international integration, interaction with government departments, educational activities, a system of support and material support for journalists.
Keywords:
Professional organizations, journalistic associations, korean media, The Republic of Korea, policy, geopolitics, noopolitics, broadcasters association, media business, government institutions
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The vector analysis of the evaluation of the reviewed article is focused on the problem of analyzing the professional journalistic community of the Republic of Korea. As the author identifies, the option falls on government institutions, associations and organizations. To be precise, "in the Republic of Korea (ROK), control over professional journalistic activities is carried out using a centralized system supported and supervised by government organizations. For example, The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) makes a significant contribution to the development of the national media system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This is the government department responsible for regulating broadcasting and communication services." In my opinion, this highway is verified, concrete, and constructive. The objective censorship in the work is maintained, the point positions are presented openly and reliably: for example, the "for " Association of Journalists of Korea (English Journalists Association of Korea(JAK)). Areas of activity: protection of freedom of speech; professional development of journalists; protection of the rights and interests of journalists; reunification of the Korean Peninsula; conducting research; awarding awards and prizes; providing professional training in the field of digital broadcasting; holding various seminars, forums, discussion sessions; organizing training in Korea and abroad;
material support of the program, within the framework of which journalists visit schools and talk about the role of the media; the publication of a weekly magazine, which is an important means of disseminating information about the activities of JAK; exchange not only with international associations (especially with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)), but with individual journalists around the world (Journalists Association of Korea.[Electronic resource] - Access mode:
https://www.journalist.or.kr/home/company.html?p_num=10 )", or "The Korean Press Foundation (eng. The Korea Press Foundation (KPF)). Areas of activity: implementation of projects aimed at strengthening the trust of journalists; development of innovative media management models; support for strengthening the public character of the media; development of mechanisms to increase audience activity in the media; strengthening communication between the media and the public; improving the effectiveness of media business management; dissemination of the culture of corporate management model in accordance with the principles of ESG; support the growth of innovations in the media industry; increasing public interest in government public(social) advertising; expanding the market of the news industry; improving the efficiency of using news data; improving user service to advertisers(????????the Korea Press Foundation. [Electronic resource] - Access mode: https ://www.kpf.or.kr/front/intropage/intropageShow.do?
page_id = bad2f498ae9e4dfd8e05d07a620b1682 )" etc. The actual component of the work is accurate, there are no serious violations and shortcomings in the text. The methodology is relevant, verified, and up-to-date: "analysis of regulatory documents, high-quality content analysis, as well as such a research method as a case study with a single result (single-outcome study) to determine the specifics of the experience of the Republic of Korea. The analyzed sources were the websites of journalistic unions and organizations in the Republic of Korea — the Korean Communications Commission, the Korean Broadcasting Advertising Corporation, the Association of Journalists of Korea, the Korean Association of Broadcasters, the Korean Association of Scientific Journalism, the Korean Press Foundation, the Korean Association of Newspapers and other local professional associations." The text has an inherent integrity of the assessment of the issue, the topic as such is fully disclosed; the general requirements of the publication are taken into account. Information blocks provide a proper assessment qualification. For example, "From the historical information provided on the organization's website, it is established that KJA was founded on August 17, 1964. The struggle against the adoption of the law "On the Press Ethics Committee" (1964) was the result of the strong unity of all KJA members, which eventually forced the government to abandon its adoption. This was not only the first achievement in protecting press freedom, but also an opportunity to confirm the need for the existence of the association under study, and also determined the future direction of the association's activities, its functions and responsibilities to the journalistic community. Thus, the need for the formation of the association under study is indicated by the historical events of the 60s of the last century, when a military coup took place in the Republic of Kazakhstan. "The government led by Park Jong-hee tightened control over the media, which led to new mass closures of editorial offices," etc. The author of the work strives for an objective presentation of the issue, while creating the effect of dialogue, which is true and appropriate: "Today, the association's efforts are aimed at improving the quality of journalists' work, protecting their rights, promoting self-regulation, media reform and the development of journalism in Korea. KJA identifies five main areas: protecting press freedom, improving the quality of professional competencies of journalists, protecting the rights of journalists, peaceful reunification of the country and strengthening international exchanges (Journalists Association of Korea.[Electronic resource] - Access mode: https://www.journalist.or.kr/home/company.html?p_num=10 ). Within the framework of
these trajectories, a certain set of activities and projects are being carried out to stimulate the development of the media environment." The actual data nomination is open and complete: "KJA regularly organizes short-term training programs for young journalists in China and Vietnam to strengthen their professional skills. However, the leadership of the association also sees certain prospects in the development of international cooperation in the field of media and integration into the international journalistic community ...". The final / final block is commensurate with the main one, there are no contradictions: "During the study, it was found that existing government institutions, organizations and associations engaged in activities to improve the quality of the professional environment for Korean journalists resorted to such a method as the introduction of a model of integration control of regulatory authorities. In addition, we will highlight the orientation of the journalistic community to comply with international standards, which partly brings the Korean media environment closer to losing the national characteristics of the press and broadcasting system." I believe that this material can be productively used further in the formation of thematically related research. The list of sources is relevant, the formal requirements of the publication are taken into account. I recommend the peer-reviewed article "Professional Journalistic Community of the Republic of Korea: government institutions, associations and organizations" for open publication in the scientific journal "Litera" of the publishing house "Nota Bene".
