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PD Notebook
''PD Note'' (Korean language: PD수첩) is an investigative journalism program on MBC in South Korea. ''PD Note'' is noteworthy for its role in stimulating the US beef protest and raising questions regarding the subsequently-discredited Hwang Woo-suk stem cell cloning. Name The "PD" is a Konglish and Japanglish abbreviation for " producer". Planning and Overview It is an investigative journalism program in which the producers follow up or directly cover in-depth reports on social issues, not just the reported content. The first broadcast began on May 8, 1990, and it is being broadcast on a recorded basis. Due to the nature of the program, a protest from the target of the report and sometimes a request for suspension from the government caused a broadcast interruption or disruption in broadcast. On the other hand, this program moved from November 8, 2001 to the late-night time on Thursday, due to the new establishment of the Monday-Tuesday sitcom 'Lovers'. However, after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Investigative Journalism
Investigative journalism is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing. An investigative journalist may spend months or years researching and preparing a report. Practitioners sometimes use the terms "watchdog reporting" or "accountability reporting." Most investigative journalism has traditionally been conducted by newspapers, wire services, and freelance journalists. With the decline in income through advertising, many traditional news services have struggled to fund investigative journalism, due to it being very time-consuming and expensive. Journalistic investigations are increasingly carried out by news organizations working together, even internationally (as in the case of the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers), or by organizations such as ProPublica, which have not operated previously as news publishers and which rely on the support of the public and benefact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konglish
Konglish (; ), more formally Korean-style English (; ) is a style of English used by Korean speakers. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two languages and was first recorded earliest in 1975. Other less common terms are ''Korlish'' (recorded from 1988), ''Korenglish'' (1992), ''Korglish'' (2000) and ''Kinglish'' (2000). Konglish comprises English loanwords that have been appropriated into Korean and includes many that are used in ways that are not readily understandable to native English speakers. A common example is the Korean term "hand phone" for the English "mobile phone". Konglish also has direct English loanwords, mistranslations from English to Korean, or pseudo-English words coined in Japan that came to Korean usage. The use of Konglish is widespread in South Korea as a result of U.S. cultural influence, but it is not familiar to North Koreans. English is also found in the physical domains of the main streets, restaurants, and shopping areas in Seoul and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korean Illegal Surveillance Incident
The South Korean illegal surveillance incident ( ko, 민간인 불법사찰 사건, or ''illegal civilian surveillance incident'') was alleged to have occurred in 2010 when the Civil Service Ethics Division (공직윤리지원관실) under the Prime Minister's Office of South Korea inspected a civilian, a political action that is illegal under the South Korean conventions. The incident re-emerged in early 2012 as the election approached. Under Lee Myung-bak's presidency, the South Korean intelligence services (NIS) orchestrated campaigns to manipulate public opinion. NIS-led "NGOs" have conducted media campaigns against opponents of the government; denounced the "buses of hope" (which emerged to support a trade union movement in 2011), criticized the proposals for free school meals and free medical care and called for the disbandment of the Democratic Labour Party. In 2012, the NIS conducted a slander campaign against the presidential candidate Moon Jae-in in order to divert vot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 South Korean Candlelight Vigil
The 2008 US beef protest in South Korea was a series of protest demonstrations made between 24 May 2008 and mid August 2008. against president Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, Korea. The protest involved several hundred thousand and at its height up to one million people. The protest began after the South Korean government reversed a ban on US beef imports. The ban had been in place since December 2003, when mad cow disease was detected in US beef cattle. The protests occurred on a background of talks concerning the US-Korea free trade agreement. Critics accuse the move as an attempt by the Korean government to please the US government. Local media also criticized the government's attempt. An example of this is the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) ''PD Note'' program "Is American Beef Really Safe from Mad Cow Disease?" televised on 27 April 2008. Lee Myung-bak's popularity plummeted after the decision and protests. Background South Korea was once the third-largest importer o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amnesty International
Amnesty International (also referred to as Amnesty or AI) is an international non-governmental organization focused on human rights, with its headquarters in the United Kingdom. The organization says it has more than ten million members and supporters around the world. The stated mission of the organization is to campaign for "a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments." The organization has played a notable role on human rights issues due to its frequent citation in media and by world leaders. AI was founded in London in 1961 by the lawyer Peter Benenson. Its original focus was prisoners of conscience, with its remit widening in the 1970s, under the leadership of Seán MacBride and Martin Ennals to include miscarriages of justice and torture. In 1977, it was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In the 1980s, its secretary general was Thomas Hammarberg, succeeded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YMCA
YMCA, sometimes regionally called the Y, is a worldwide youth organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 64 million beneficiaries in 120 countries. It was founded on 6 June 1844 by George Williams in London, originally as the Young Men's Christian Association, and aims to put Christian values into practice by developing a healthy "body, mind, and spirit". From its inception, it grew rapidly and ultimately became a worldwide movement founded on the principles of muscular Christianity. Local YMCAs deliver projects and services focused on youth development through a wide variety of youth activities, including providing athletic facilities, holding classes for a wide variety of skills, promoting Christianity, and humanitarian work. YMCA is a non-governmental federation, with each independent local YMCA affiliated with its national organization. The national organizations, in turn, are part of both an Area Alliance (Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 In South Korea
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number representing a single or the only entity. 1 is also a numerical digit and represents a single unit of counting or measurement. For example, a line segment of ''unit length'' is a line segment of length 1. In conventions of sign where zero is considered neither positive nor negative, 1 is the first and smallest positive integer. It is also sometimes considered the first of the infinite sequence of natural numbers, followed by 2, although by other definitions 1 is the second natural number, following 0. The fundamental mathematical property of 1 is to be a multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. Most if not all properties of 1 can be deduced from this. In advanced mathematics, a multiplicative identity is often denoted 1, even if it is not a number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number; this was not universally accepted until the mid-20th century. Additionally, 1 is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 In South Korea
Events from the year 1993 in South Korea. Incumbents *President: Roh Tae-woo (until February 24), Kim Young-sam (starting February 24) *Prime Minister: ** until February 25: Hyun Soong-jong ** February 25 - December 17: Hwang In-sung ** starting December 17: Lee Hoi-chang Events *July 26 - Asiana Airlines Flight 733 crashes near Mokpo Airport, killing 68 of the 116 passengers and crew. Births * January 12 - D.O., actor and singer * January 21 - Kim Sei-young, golfer * January 24 - Yoon Ji-su, fencer * February 4 - Bae Noo-ri, actress * February 15 – Ravi, rapper and songwriter * February 27 - Gong Seung-yeon, actress * February 28 - Hwang Seong-eun, sport shooter * March 3 - Seo Ji-yeon, fencer * March 9 - Suga, rapper, songwriter and producer * March 30 - Ji Soo, actor * April 22 ** Hwayoung, rapper, dancer, model, and actress ** Hyoyoung, model, actress, and singer * May 7 - Yoon So-hee, actress * May 16 - IU, singer-songwriter, actress and producer * June 16 - Park B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 In South Korea
Events from the year 1992 in South Korea. Incumbents *President: Roh Tae-woo *Prime Minister: Chung Won-shik until October 8, then Hyun Soong-jong Events * October 8 - Hyun Soong-jong becomes prime minister of South Korea, replacing Chung Won-shik Births * February 6 - Jung Yu-ra, handball player * February 7 - Cheon Eun-bi, field hockey player * March 13 - Kim Myungsoo, singer and actor * March 20 - Sandeul, singer * April 6 – Ken, singer and actor * May 6 - Byun Baek-hyun, singer * June 6 - HyunA, dance-pop idol, singer, dancer, rapper, designer, model * July 5 - Flash, StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft II player * July 12 - Jang Dong-yoon, actor * September 1 - Woo Hye-rim, singer and rapper * September 5 - Cha Sun Woo, actor, rapper and singer * September 14 - Zico (rapper), leader of Block B and rapper * September 21 ** Chen, singer ** Bak Ji-yun, judoka * September 25 - Kim Jang-mi, sport shooter * September 26 - Yoo Ah Ra, dancer and singer * October 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 In South Korea
Events from the year 1990 in South Korea. Incumbents *President: Roh Tae-woo *Prime Minister: Kang Young-hoon (until December 27), Ro Jai-bong (starting December 27) Events *December Unknown date – A first convenience store retail GS25 (then LG25) open in downtown Seoul. Sport * 1990 K League * South Korea wins the 1990 Dynasty Cup * South Korea lose all their matches at the FIFA World Cup Films * List of South Korean films of 1990 Births * January 9 - Choi Su-min, handball player * January 15 - Dayen Zheng, Australian entertainer * January 25 - Lee Jun-ho, singer-songwriter, dancer, composer and actor * January 31 - Park Hae-mi, sport shooter * February 10 - Choi Sooyoung, singer and actress * February 14 - Park Ki-ju, field hockey player * February 19 - Lee Elijah, actress and model * February 24 - Ryu Eun-hee, handball player * March 20 - Jung Kyung-eun, badminton player * March 24 - Na Ah-reum, road cyclist * March 26 - Xiumin, singer and actor * March 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Producer
A television producer is a person who oversees one or more aspects of video production on a television show, television program. Some producers take more of an executive role, in that they conceive new programs and pitch them to the television networks, but upon acceptance they focus on business matters, such as budgets and contracts. Other producers are more involved with the day-to-day workings, participating in activities such as screenwriting, Scenic design, set design, Casting (performing arts), casting, and directing. There are a variety of different producers on a television show. A traditional producer is one who manages a show's budget and maintains a schedule, but this is no longer the case in modern television. Types of television producers Different types of producers in the industry today include (in order of seniority): Showrunner : The showrunner is the "chief executive" in charge of everything related to the production of the show. It is the highest-ranking in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Woo-suk
Hwang Woo-suk ( ko, 황우석, born January 29, 1953)Sources disagree on the birthdate due to confusion between different calendar systems. Hwang was born on January 29, 1953 in the Gregorian calendar. However, older Koreans often list their birthdate in the lunisolar Korean calendar, which in this case is December 15, 1952. This date is sometimes repeated in English-language media without specifying that it is in the Korean calendar, causing further confusion when the Gregorian year and Korean calendar month and day are used together to produce an incorrect birthdate of December 15, 1953. Sources specifying a December 15, 1952 birthdate include thLos Angeles Timesan Thand states the birthdate is January 29, 1953. is a South Korean veterinarian and researcher. He was a professor of theriogenology and biotechnology at Seoul National University (dismissed on March 20, 2006) who became infamous for fabricating a series of experiments, which appeared in high-profile journals, in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
