Hankyoreh, an impartial eye through which to see the world clearly HISTORY

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

2006. 1 Adopted a new font using free tetragons instead of the traditional square for each character tile

2010. 12 Held international symposium ‘ASIA Future Forum’ 1995. 4 Published the first issue of , a weekly film magazine 2001. 3 Reported on the series entitled ‘Media 2010. 5 Launched a monthly magazine 1995. 7 Established the newspaper’s website (www.hani.co.kr) Companies as a Power’ covering international economic issues

2002. 4 2009. 5 Launched the ‘HaniTV’ webcast Reported on the series entitled 2009. 5 Established Hankyoreh Silver Service Co. for the elderly ‘Giving Life to the Cheonggye Stream’ 1987. 9 Established preparatory committee for the new newspaper

1987. 12 Established Hankyoreh Media Group 2009. 4 Started to publish korean edition

1996. 10 Adopted green as a background color for the flag 2008. 8 Established Hankyoreh Education Co. for education 1988. 5 Published the first issue of 2008. 7 Hosted the ‘MAGNUM KOREA’ exhibition 1998. 11 Hosted the first Isang Yun 2007. 10 Established Cine21i Co. for film distribution 1989. 4 Rhee Yueng-hui, editorial advisor, was arrested as a result Unification Music Festival at of ’s plan to travel to North Korea for Pyongyang 2007. 2 Founded Hankyoreh Economic Research Institute the purpose of reporting, the first attempt by any journalist since Korea’s division into North Korea and South Korea 1999. 12 2006. 1 Established Hankyoreh Publishing Co. 1996. 6 Established 1991. 12 Moved into the newly-constructed Established Hankyoreh Plus Inc. office located in Seoul’s Gongdeok the ‘Hankyoreh Literary Award’ 2005. 11 Hosted the first Hankyoreh-Busan International Symposium neighborhood 2005. 6 Established Hankyoreh Language and Literacy Institute

1994. 3 Published the first issue of 2005. 5 Published a textbook entitled ‘History for the Future’ (textbook on the modern , a weekly history of three East Asian countries) co-written by authors from South Korea, newsmagazine China and Japan

2003. 1 Established the ‘Korea-Vietnam Peace Park’ at Phu Yen Province, Vietnam 1997. 3~12 Initiated a campaign to provide 1994. 5 2003. 8 Established Cine21 Co. Reported on the allegations of assistance to North Korean misuse of authority related to people who had suffered from Kim Hyun-chul, son of then- famine 1988. 5 Created the front page flag (logo) for president Kim Young-sam 1997. 6 Founded Hankyoreh Foundation by using typeset from the Oryunhaengsildo published for Reunification and Culture in 1797 during the Joseon dynasty

1995. 5 Eliminated the background picture from the front page flag

HANKYOREH 2 | 3 Innovation

Created by the Public with High Aspirations

Hankyoreh Media Group was born of the public’s aspiration for democracy following June 1987 Democratic Uprising. Reporters fired from the Dong-A Ilbo and Chosun Ilbo newspapers in 1975 during the authoritarian period began the process of establishing a new newspaper from the ground up. On October 30, 1987, 3,342 conscientious citizens held a convention of initiators to announce the establishment of within and outside of South Korea. Following the convention, 70 thousand citizens committed to providing funding for the new newspaper. Finally on May 15, 1988, , the first newspaper to be funded solely by individual citizen shareholders, sent its first issue to the printing press.

• Instituted the journalism code of ethics centered around guaranteeing the readers’ right of direct reply and the refusal to accept bribes

• Introduced lateral written layout with the exclusive use of Hangeul, a first for Korean newspapers

• Adopted the computer typesetting system(CTS) for publishing, a first for Korean newspapers

• Instituted direct elections for chief positions including president and editor-in-chief

• Introduced the public editor system for examining the contents of the newspaper from the viewpoint of readers

• Enacted the standing rule for news coverage for impartial and accurate reporting

• Adopted the Hankyorh font using free tetragons and adopted its free distribution

HANKYOREH 4 | 5 Today

Unswerving Credibility from the Public

Although the institutes conducting surveys over the credibility of newspapers and those taking the survey may differ, the results are always the same: “The public has given the top credibility ranking to .” , however, is still not satisfied with these results. Newspapers representative of each nation include , , and . is seeking to become the representative newspaper of South Korea in order to join the ranks of world renowned newspapers.

Selected as the top newspaper by university students was selected as the best newspaper and came in first for credibility rankings and preference in a survey conducted by the University News Network, a weekly newspaper. (October, 2010)

Recipient of an achievement award from the Korean Language Society received an achievement award in recognition of its contributions to promoting the prominence of Hangeul, the Korean Alphabet. (September, 2008)

The Hankyoreh’s exemplary Design was designated a newspaper with an outstanding design by the Korea Design Foundation for introducing the lateral written layout in newspapers for the first time in South Korea. (January, 2009)

Recipient of a Media Award for credibility was selected as the recipient of the first Media Award for credibility by the Media for Innovation. (January, 2008)

HANKYOREH 6 | 7 Trends

The Hankyoreh makes Readers as Leaders

readers are not an audience who read a finalized newspaper. They are the leaders who make the paper together and form a dynamic consensus. Any person may add to the newspaper’s contents through the online blog and opinion page in newspaper. readers can share and listen to the opinions of numerous other readers and Hankyoreh reporters. They can also utilize as a venue for communication. Recently, the scope of reader participation has expanded to advertising. From voicing political issues to communicating messages of love and birthday congratulatory remarks, to requesting reinforcement of human rights of entertainers, it is possible to find different voices through the advertisements funded by readers as leaders. The readers of are the leaders of and our society.

HANKYOREH 8 | 9 Future

Delivering high-quality journalism to readers whenever and on whatever platform you prefer

Hankyoreh Media Group is committed to deliver high-quality journalism in various ways for user’s convenience. The website of provides the latest news more in-depth and it extends its coverage through mobile phones and tablet PCs. Since its launch in 2009, HaniTV(www.hanitv.com) is valued for its informative and entertaining video content. Hankyoreh Media Group is developing innovative news products to combine Internet-Broadcasting-Mobile- Webcast services and plans to continue to pioneer new media platforms. Now you can take at home, in the office, on the train or while you are walking. Experience our distinguished news service.

HANKYOREH 10 | 11 Youth survey, I will subscribe to this newspaper when I become an adult The youth survey conducted by Korea Press Foundation, October, 2008 The Hankyoreh: the Korea Press Foundation 22.5% First choice for indicated that the youth placed first when asked to select 12.5% 11.8% Opinion Leaders ‘The newspaper that I will subscribe to 6.6% I congratulate Hankyoreh Media Group for publishing a booklet that details the newspaper’s when I become an adult.’ history of pursuing democracy, unification, and the spirit of the age. The Hankyoreh A B C Hankyoreh Media Group is unprecedented in that citizens including businesspeople and laborers alike own one hundred percent stock in the company. has fulfilled Favorite newspaper its duties as a media outlet through impartial news coverage. has also Chosun Ilbo, March, 2003 helped to create the foundation upon which our society along with corporations, can move the nation forward through diverse free thought, criticism and raising important questions. 17.8% 19.1% As a result of these efforts, has solidified its standing as a newspaper with an impartial view. has consistently placed first or second in rankings on 10.5% 10.4% credibility, preference and influence from experts and those with leading opinions as well as ordinary readers. Notably, the youth survey conducted by the Korea Press Foundation in October, 2008 indicated that the youth placed first when asked to select

The Hankyoreh A B C ‘The newspaper that I will subscribe to when I will become an adult.’ This survey is proof of ’s role and responsibility for the future of our society.

My hope is that will become a great newspaper and will do its best to be Newspaper with the best of deserving of its role and responsibility. I hope that will continue to move editorial and column stance Chosun Ilbo, March, 2009 forward without losing sight of its original resolution.

19.1% 16.0% Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chairman of CJ Group Sohn Kyung-shik

10.4%

6.8%

The Hankyoreh A B C

HANKYOREH 12 | 13 Most trusted daily newspaper, by 1000 experts from various fields Sisa Journal, August, 2010 The Hankyoreh: has observed 26.7% consumer market trends and provided Most an outside perspective through

11.1% conducting consumer surveys including 7.1% 7.0% Credible Newspaper ‘hot items’ twice per year for , which founded in 1988, has maintained a perspective set apart from other The Hankyoreh A B C a number of years. daily newspapers through engaging in deep analysis and insight going beyond the simple provision of information amid rapidly changing media and sociopolitical circumstances.

Most trusted daily newspaper, by In an age in which a deluge of information is delivered each day through cable television, 2000 university students Internet portal sites, blogs and mobile news, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain Daily University News Network, October, 2010 the standard of using carefully-evaluated information, well-balanced news and a credible 32.4% perspective. In the midst of the overflow of media information, has continued to maintain a leading role in our society to help cope with these rapid changes by fostering critical insight to the public and forming principled opinions.

When we analyze the current market situation that changes every moment and the trends of consumers, objectivity and accuracy are crucial values to maintain. has observed 7.7% 8.4% 5.6% consumer market trends and provided an outside perspective through conducting consumer surveys including ‘hot items’ twice per year for a number of years through partnerships with The Hankyoreh A B C our company. The continuous effort by to deliver accurate information and insight based on objective data to the readers is the reason why has continued to receive steadfast support and credibility from readers over a long period of time. Most trusted media source, by 300 journalists Just as has walked through until today, I hope that will The Journalist Association of Korea, August, 2010 maintain its position as a sentry who listens closely to the public with a cool viewpoint and 16.6% warm communication on into the future.

Managing Director of the Nielsen Company Korea & Japan Cindy/ Shin Eun-hee 6.0%

The Hankyoreh A B C

HANKYOREH 14 | 15 Social Contributions Hankyoreh Media Group: is and will 1997. 3~12 continue to share the hope Initiated a campaign to help North Koreans who suffered from famine A company taking and pain of our society as it has until now. 1999.10~2000.9 Initiated a campaign to help Vietnamese victims of As a reader of Korean soldiers during the Vietnam War Soical Responsibility 2000. 3.1 Initiated a campaign to restore the Han River entitled and a citizen dreaming of a beautiful society, ‘Restoration of the Sweetfish at Tancheon Stream’ to the Next Level 2000. 12.18 I will send my support Initiated an environmental campaign for the World Cup entitled ‘Get Back the Blue Sky’ The founding of in 1988 was a moving occasion for the time. wherever goes. 2003. 1.21 Established the ‘Korea-Vietnam Peace Park’ at Phu During the time in which the public had wished for one thing, achieving a healthy democracy, Yen Province, Vietnam was the only newspaper that channeled that type of energy from the public. 2003. 4~5 Initiated a campaign to help children of Iraq entitled The Korean people discovered issues they had previously learned about only through books ‘Sending Medical Supplies to the Children of Iraq’ or discussions before that time were now in this newspaper. Only through the establishment 2004. 4~5 Initiated a campaign to help North Koreans who of can we the Korean people make politics a way of life. We can also make suffered as a result of the Ryongcheon Station life a part of politics in that has maintained the commitment to report from explosion accident the perspective of the downtrodden whose voices are not heard in society. 2004. 5~12 Initiated a campaign of sharing We can see this clearly when we look back on ‘The Sharing Flower’ campaign (2009 to 2010). 2004. 11 Initiated a campaign of children’s human rights How inspiring were those efforts? Through those efforts, strove to give

2005. 8~2006. 4 courage and hope to those in need such as children supporting their households, elderly people Initiated a campaign to send trees to North Korea living alone, people with disabilities and poor families. ’s humanitarian 2006. 6 Initiated a campaign to provide workbooks to children attitude is not confined to the country’s borders, as the company has continuously launched in Pyungyang campaigns to help the people of North Korea and refugees all over the world. 2008. 11 Initiated a campaign to present custom-made shoes is and will continue to share the hope and pain of our society as it has until to people with disabilities now. As a reader of and a citizen dreaming of a beautiful society, I will 2009. 1~12 Initiated a campaign to increase donations entitled send my support wherever goes. ‘The Sharing Flower’

2010. 2~12 Initiated a second campaign to increase donations Film Director Park Chan-wook entitled ‘Love Together, Hope Together’

2010. 11~12 Launched a Joint Campaign by the Hankyoreh-The Center for Freedom of Information and Transparent Society

HANKYOREH 16 | 17 The History of Hankyoreh has been marked BRAND IDENTITY with Unceasing Challenges for Over 20 Years. Hankyoreh has often been associated with the term ‘for the first time’: A newspaper being independent from powerful corporate and governmental bodies, introducing a lateral written layout with the exclusive use of Hangeul, introducing a new computer typesetting system(CTS), establishing and adhering to a journalism code of ethics, reporting to decrease confrontation between North Korea and South Korea, direct election of the president, direct election of the editor-in-chief, labor participation in management, introducing the senior reporter system, enacting the standing rule for news coverage for impartial and accurate reporting, and the list goes on... Needless to say, there have been trials and errors, but Hankyoreh will not stop. This is because Hankyoreh without challenges is no longer Hankyoreh.

A Symbiotic Relationship Respecting the Readers Hankyoreh loves the community and nature. makes decisions through A life shared with others is the dream of placing the readers in a central position. Hankyoreh. has strived to protect the Reporting Undaunted Peaceful Coexistence rights of the readers through open-minded by Pressure from Powerful Bodies 2001 Established the ‘Hankyoreh Chorokmaeul’, an organic communication. food retail chain Hankyoreh has pursued peace and has taken the lead in 2002 Annual campaign for the restoration of the Cheonggye reunification between North Korea and South Stream entitled ‘Giving Life to the Cheonggye Stream’ creating a transparent and open society The journalism code of ethics Korea. Hankyoreh also has aimed to promote Love of Hangeul by reporting on illegalities and corruption Stipulates the social role of journalists 2007 Received the 11th Samsung Journalism Award for coexistence and prosperity among the world as the report ‘Living in a Poor Hillside Village for a Month’ introduced the lateral regardless of retribution and undaunted by The standing rule for news coverage a whole and with Asia. A Company in Support Rules governing fair and accurate report 2007 Established Hankyoreh Economic Research written layout with the exclusive use of pressure from powerful bodies. Institute : Introducing a social contribution model for of Enriching Culture The public editor Hangeul, a first for Korean newspapers. cooperation The outside editor who criticizes 1987 Rhee Yueng-hui, editorial advisor, was arrested after planning to visit North Korea to report over the divided also strives to promote Hankyoreh Media Group delivers information 1997 The 7th Press Award for Democracy for the report in line with readers’ viewpoints. 2008 Established Community Development Center : Introducing a plan for balanced development in local countries on the misuse of authority related to Kim Hyun-chul, The reason why? beautiful Korean oral and written speeches. with depth through various media platforms, economies son then-president Kim Young-sam. A section of for a debate by citizens. 1997 Founded The Hankyoreh Foundation for Reunification and enriches our society to promote Initiated the campaign for increasing donations and Culture 1999 Received the 21st Award for Best Journalist of Hantoma 2009 1988 Introduced lateral written layout with the exclusive use entitled ‘The Sharing Flower’ to assist those who meaningful culture activities. Korea for the report on allegations of lobbying The leading agora for online debate 1997 Received the 3rd Press Award for Reunification of Hangeul, a first for Korean newspapers through expensive clothing suffered from the economic crisis for the campaign to help North Korean people who suffered from the famine 2005 Adopted The Hankyoreh font using free tetragons 2001 Received the 5th Samsung Journalism Award for 2010 Initiated a second campaign for increasing donations and adopted its free distribution 1994 Published the first issue of , a weekly the report on expedient loans from Hanbit Bank entitled ‘Love Together, Hope Together’ 2003 Established the ‘Korea-Vietnam Peace Park’ at Phu newsmagazine Yen Province, Vietnam 2005 Established Hankyoreh Language and Literacy 2004 Received the 8th Samsung Journalism Award for 2010 The weekly magazine Hankyoreh 21 was awarded the Institute 1995 Opened the Hankyoreh Culture Center. 20th Special Awards of Journalism for Democracy for the report on the case concerning police officers 2003 Initiated the campaign to help children of Iraq entitled 1995 Published the first issue of , their coverage of labor rights. 2009 was designated a newspaper and prosecutors who regularly accepted bribes ‘Sending Medical Supplies to the Children of Iraq’ a weekly film magazine from the owners of an adult entertainment center. with an outstanding design by the Korea Design 2005 Published a textbook entitled History for the Future Foundation 1996 Established ‘Hankyoreh Literary Award’ 2005 Received the 8th Amnesty Media Award presented (textbook on the modern history of three East Asian by Amnesty International Korea for the report on the countries) co-written by authors from South Korea, 2009 Recipient of the 13th Dongsung Academic Award 1998 Hosted the first Isang Yun Unification case in which foreign laborers were poisoned by China and Japan from the Dongsung Academic Foundation Music Festival at Pyongyang normal hexane 2007 The Hankyoreh Foundation for reunification and 2006 Established Hankyoreh Publishing Co. culture set up a notepad factory in Pyungyang, North 2007 Received the 29th Award for Best Journalist of 2008 Established Hankyoreh Education Co. Korea for the report on the case in which a female Korea to provide notebook to children prison inmate committed suicide as a result of 2008 Hosted the exhibition ‘MAGNUM KOREA’ and sexual harassment in prison published a photobook in the U.S. under the same title 2010 Awarded the 13th Amnesty International MEDIA AWARDS for the report of ‘The truth of leukemia in 2009 Launched ‘Hani TV’ webcast Samsung Semiconductor’ 2009 Hosted the Sara Moon photo exhibition 2010 Held an exhibition, ‘Realism in Asia’

HANKYOREH 18 | 19 Evaluations of the image of a major daily newspaper 2006. 5. Korea Research newness 80 70 60 50 40 30

value 20 carefulness 10 0

Readership by occupation

possibility for development kindness White-collar 48.8%

Readers of readers of A readers of B readers of C Blue-collar 32.6%

Readers most frequently associate with newness, value, Homemaker 7.6% possibility for development, kindness, and carefulness. student 8.4% Brand image

Readership by gender Readership by education

male 68.3% student 8.4%

high school female 31.7% 29.6% or below college graduate 61.2% or above

Profile of readers Readership by age Readership by household income scale : 10 thousand Won

The readers of consist mainly under 20 2.2% under 200 4.8% of experts in their 30s and 40s with high levels of education, from high income brackets who are 20s 14.3% opinion leaders of our society. 200~300 13.5%

30s 30.1% Hankook Research, January, 2011 300~500 41.0% BRAND POWER 40s 37.7% is not merely one among many newspapers. stands apart. According to a number of surveys about company image, has been designated a ‘new and valuable newspaper’ and ‘newspaper with a viewpoint leaders enjoy reading’. 50s 13.5% over than 500 37.6%

HANKYOREH 20 | 21 Characteristics of Readers Readers also pay attention to advertisement readers are quick to adopt to new products and technology. High rates of readers pay attention advertisements in addition to articles. They also tend to actively seek information. Scale : index shows the relative attitudes when 100 is the average, September, 2009. Korea Research Scale : index shows the relative attitudes when 100 is the average, September, 2009. Korea Research

Are you Fancy buying Do you often comment Are you interested in Do you like Do you frequently notice advertisements willing to take challenge in life? new products? on your favorite blog? internet advertisement? advertisements? in newspapers and magazines?

The The The The The The Hankyoreh 123 Hankyoreh 122 Hankyoreh 147 Hankyoreh 152 Hankyoreh 120 Hankyoreh 120

A 100 A 100 A 91 A 94 A 99 A 99

B 104 B 90 B 92 B 91 B 89 B 97

C 96 C 111 C 100 C 108 C 99 C 93

HANKYOREH 22 | 23 MEDIA MEDIA

Our Pride to Brighten the World established in March 1994, enjoys top recognition as a weekly newsmagazine. , established in 1995, is the first film weekly in South Korea. , which has Comprehensive Entertainment Media Since the publication of the first issue, a number of stories have been covered including ‘the created a new market and been printing 100,000 copies per week, has become the leader of film Crown Prince Gate’ and ‘Samsung Republic’, which disclosed the corruption of political power magazines in South Korea. Through these achievements, Hankyoreh Media Group spinned off Hankyoreh21 and conglomerates. We can proudly say that is a leading news magazine Cine 21 Co. in 2003 to expand the magazine’s role. Cine21 producing jouralism that shines a light upon injustice and corruption. has also contributed to the development of the Korean film industry and has been Since its first issue, has helped to reinforce the voices of minority groups, such an avenue for youth to voice their frustration and inspirations through film in spite of the excess as the LGBTQ community, children, women and migrant workers. ’s coverage numbers of other film magazines. remains its leading position. includes conscientious objectors and mass killings of Vietnamese civilians by Korean soldiers, Furthermore, Cine21 Co. has managed film portal websites and published books about the the magazine has always been a leader in covering issues of social controversy. film industry based on the articles and networking power of the magazine. The film portal can INSTITUTE will continue to cover important issues containing the spirits of an era. provide differentiated information to subscribers about film based on the database that has been accumulated for more than ten years. From the weekly film magazine to Cine21i Co., a new avenue for film downloading, has 1994. 3 Published the first issue of moved toward comprehensive entertainment media. 1996. 6~1997. 5 Launched a campaign to assist former ‘comfort women’ forced into sexual slavery during the Japanese colonial period 1999. 9~2003. 1 Reported on the mass killings of Vietnamese civilians by Korean soldiers during the Vietnam 1995. 4.24 Published the first issue of War and launched campaign to help Vietnamese victims 2003. 8.1 Established Cine21 Co. 2001. 2 Investigative reporting on conscientious objectors 2006. 5.30 Launched the webzine entitled to cover TV entertainment 2005. 5 Campaigned to provide assistance to residents in Utoro, Japan who had been forced to move to Japan during the period of colonization 2007. 2.26 Published the first issue of , a comics magazine 2005. 11 Received the Press Award for Democracy presented by the National Union of Media Workers 2007. 10.15 Established Cine21i Co. 2007. 12 Received a Letter of Commendation from the National Human Right Commission of Korea 2008. 1.1 Published magazine 2008. 12 Received the Amnesty Media Award for publishing the series of Human Rights 2009. 3 Campaign entitled “Beautiful Companion to Change the World” with a number of civic organizations FAMILY

Monthly Magazine for a Global Economy launched in May 2010 and is a monthly magazine to provide deep Every historical transition period needs a new paradigm. Many of the other media outlets around A Window to See the World Through discussion and broad vision about global economy in collaboration with many progressive the world speak only from the point of view of capitalism, but gives a Fair and In-depth Articles presses in Europe and emerging media in Asia. critique of capitalism. Economy Insight provides a differentiated perspective on European and Asian economic , the sister magazine of , a famous French daily, affairs, in contrast to prevalent U.S. perspectives, through a partnership with and publishes 240 million copies per month in 26 languages in 73 countries around world. The writing Le Monde in Germany, in France, and in China. staff has also made a profound contribution to the magazine. Staff members have included Furthermore, the magazine also provides both deep and sharp analysis about global economy Jacques Derrida, Alain Touraine, Pierre Bourdieu, Noam Chomsky, Antonio Negri and Eric through a network of 30 economic experts and 10 fellow economic research institutes. Hobsbawm. diplomatique is a new brand of a global economy magazine that furthers the analysis The Hankyoreh Media Group publishes Korean edition. The translated through the wide range of sources and broad network. version of is based on the French magazine, but it also strives to surpass the limitations of progressive media in South Korea. ’s Korean edition is able to provide a unique view, avoiding an idea monopoly. 2010.5 Published the first issue has also been increasing its influence in South Korea due to strong support from readers. as of 2011 Increasing its partnership to the 15 of the world’s leading magazines

1954. 5 Published as a supplement of 1973 Formed an independent editorial staff separate from 1994 Became independent from Co. as a branch company BUSINESS SOCIAL 1996 Launched an initiative to establish the Association for the Taxation of Financial Transactions for the Aid of Citizens (ATTAC) 1999 Published an English edition of with a partnership with the Guardian Weekly 2008. 10 Published the Korean edition of 2009. 4 Forged a partnership with Hankyoreh Media Group as of 2011 Published in 28 languages in 73 countries

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Hankyoreh Economic Research Institute Media R&D Center Hankyoreh Language and Hankyoreh Literacy Institute Peace Research Institute Hankyoreh Economic Research Institute’s What is the future of print newspapers? (HERI) hope is for an environment to take root Media R&D Center is place in which short and Hankyoreh Language and Literacy Institute Hankyoreh Peace Research Institute, an in South Korea in which the economy exists to long-term visions and comprehensive media aims to enrich Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, affiliate of Hankyoreh Foundation for sustain the people and corporate management strategies for Hankyoreh Media Group are and introduce Hangeul’s excellence to the Reunification and Culture, has published takes responsibility in society. In order to see created to surpass the limits of printed media and world. The Institute has taken the lead in research about peace in Northeast Asia and

that hope realized, HERI has been providing to advance the company into a comprehensive sharing Hangeul’s simple and accurate reunification on the Korean peninsula. With INSTITUTE information through research, education and media group. The center is currently preparing form in a number of ways including holding this in mind, Hankyoreh Peace Research consulting. for future success in all sectors of the media symposiums. Institute has hosted the Busan International including print newspapers, the Internet, Symposium, an annual international broadcast, business, and advertising. symposium, and Academy for Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation. FAMILY

Director of HERI

Lee Won-jae Director of the Hankyoreh Director of Peace Research Institute Media R&D Center

Kang Tae-ho BUSINESS SOCIAL Ham Seok-jin MEDIA FAMILY

Cine21 Co. Cine21i Co. Hankyoreh Publishing Co. Hankyoreh Education Co. Hankyoreh Foundation for Hankyoreh Silver Service Co. Reunification and Culture Cine21 Co. is an entertainment media company Cine21i Co. was launched to help revive the Hankyoreh Publishing Co. has played a bridge Hankyoreh Education Co.’s roots are in Hankyoreh Silver Service Co., established in established in August 2003. Cine21 Co. has Korean film industry, which has suffered revenue role for connecting academics with the public Hankyoreh Education and Culture Center. Hankyoreh Foundation for Reunification and May 2009, has provided in-house visitation contributed the development of the film industry losses as a result of illegal downloads. Cine21i by publishing books in fields such as literature, Hankyoreh Education Co. refuses to adhere Culture is an unprecedented organization services for the elderly based on Long-Term in South Korea by publishing the weekly film Co. was established as an affiliate of Cine21 Co. humanities, academic essays and children books. to lackluster teaching styles that focus on that was established through donations from Care Insurance for the elderly. Hankyoreh magazine , publishing books and to promote a secondary publication rights market, Most publishing companies affiliated with media commercialized education and uninspired 32 thousand citizens. The foundation was Silver Service Co. strives to adhere to social

running portal websites about film. Cine21 Co. and has grown to become the most influential outlets tend to focus on commercial publications, university lessons. Instead, Hankyoreh established in 1997 and has been engaged in values such as sharing by providing home care INSTITUTE also has advanced to become a comprehensive online film distribution company in South Korea. but Hankyoreh Publishing Co. has broadened Education Co. is seeking to provide a more a number of activities to promote peaceful services including visitation service, an online entertainment media company through a number points with the public through humanities and foundational education for citizens containing unification on the Korean peninsula. shopping mall for healthcare supplies, and of activities including the establishment of the social science-related publications. the dreams and aspirations of this era by taking education to help foster recovery. affiliate Cine21i Co., which makes digital film a step forward for progress. files available for online distribution through download. FAMILY OIL BUSINESS SOCIAL

HANKYOREH 28 | 29 MEDIA SOCIAL BUSINESS Hankyoreh is not an organization in mere pursuit of profits. It does not seek to deceive readers by artificial promotion. From the photo exhibition MAGNUM KOREA with the world-renowned photographers group MAGNUM, to ‘Hankyoreh Citizen Forum’ providing a place of communication for citizens, Hankyoreh has introduced a new cultural field by taking culture and art one step further in South Korea.

Hankyoreh : At the Center of the Photography World. INSTITUTE Hankyoreh has received attention as a result of various exhibitions and workshops since the first MAGNUM KOREA exhibition with the world-renowned photographers group MAGNUM in 2008.

Photo Exhibition Entitled MAGNUM KOREA Karsh 100: Faces of our time The number of those in attendance at the MAGNUM KOREA Yousuf Karsh is world-renowned photographer from Canada. Karsh’s exhibition surpassed 100 thousand, a first for any photo exhibition exhibition provided the opportunity to see the faces of famous in Korea. The final number of attendees surpassed 200 thousand. individuals throughout recent history including Winston Churchill, the former prime minister of United Kingdom and Audrey Hepburn, U.S. Jul. 4. - Aug. 24, 2008 : Seoul Arts Center actress. Oct. 21 - Dec. 14, 2008 : Daejeon Museum of Art Jan. 22 - Mar. 29, 2009 : Gwangju Culture & Art Center Mar. 4 - May 8, 2009 : Seoul Arts Center Dec. 11, 2009 - Feb. 15, 2010 : Special Exhibition Hall of Daegu MBC March 26 - May 22, 2011 Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Sarah Moon: Coincidences The Hani Photo Workshop The photo exhibition displayed works by Sarah Moon of France, The project made by domestic media company for the first time to the world renowned female fashion photographer. raising expert photographer. From the lesson on theory of photo Moon is known for dreamlike image conveying both beauty and to the evaluation and award by the photo workshop, this program

mystery. has provided the opportunity to be an expert photographer by FAMILY systematic education. Sep. 25 - Nov. 29, 2009 : Seoul Arts Center

Hankyoreh Marathon 2011 I Musici Concert in Korea Hankyoreh Marathon, which held its 5th race on April 17, 2011 at The Hankyoreh will host a concert by I Musici, Italy’s World Cup Park in Seoul, is a huge marathon event in South Korea chamber orchestra, in South Korea on June 16 at Seoul that draws more than 5 thousand participants every year. Arts Center and on June 17, 2011 at Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center.

The Student Club Festival in Seoul Popular Consumer Products The festival is an event that has been put on by Hankyoreh A panel of judges consisting of university professors and marketing Media Group and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education experts as well as Hankyoreh Media Group members selects since 1998. The festival is held every November and is an popular products that receive positive reviews from consumers event in which students radiate the excitement of youth. based on data collected twice per year in June and December.

Hankyoreh Haninuri(haninuri.co.kr), Asia Future Forum OIL BUSINESS SOCIAL Advertisement Award a premium site for readers The Asia Future Forum is a forum for the Hankyoreh Advertisement Award, which The Haninuri represents “the place discussion of the role of Asia in finding had been held since 1997, gives awards for readers to a balance between the prosperity and to a recipient selected by a panel of experience unlimited exploration.” sustainability of the world. Leaders in university professors and advertising The Haninuri provides an array of various fields gather to discuss Asia’s specialists. The recipient is chosen benefits to readers in education, potential to lead changes in the world among those who have submitted their culture and the arts. It is possible regarding policy, economy and society. advertisements. The participation of 60 to engage in self-education and The leaders also try to provide a vision thousand netizens has also added the enjoy exploring with your family of a win-win strategy. The forum is held fairness of the selection process. through the Haninuri. in November every year.

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