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Investigative PD Choi Seung-ho wins Seo Jae-pil Journalism Award

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Choi Seung-ho, a PD at Newstapa, has been selected as the recipient of the 15th Seo Jae-pil Journalism and Culture Award.
  • The award committee cited Choi's 40-year career in investigative journalism, consistently upholding the media's role in monitoring power and uncovering truth.
  • The award ceremony will be held on June 18th at the Korea Press Center in Seoul.

Investigative journalist Choi Seung-ho of Newstapa has been honored with the 15th Seo Jae-pil Journalism and Culture Award. The award recognizes his four-decade career at the forefront of investigative reporting, consistently practicing the media's core functions of monitoring power and revealing truth.

The selection committee stated that Choi's work aligns with the spirit of Seo Jae-pil, a proponent of independence, enlightenment, and civil rights. Choi began his career in 1986 as a current affairs PD at Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), where he led the trend of Korean investigative journalism by producing acclaimed programs like 'PD Notebook' and 'Now We Can Tell'.

Choi Seung-ho PD has been active on the front lines of investigative journalism for the past 40 years, consistently practicing the media's core roles of monitoring power and uncovering truth.

· Selection CommitteeExplaining the reason for awarding Choi Seung-ho.

After serving as the CEO of MBC from 2017 to 2020, Choi returned to field reporting, demonstrating a consistent professional calling. Last year, he released the documentary film 'Chasing,' chronicling 17 years of reporting on the Four Major Rivers Project, reigniting policy reevaluation and public discussion.

The award ceremony is scheduled for June 18th at the Korea Press Center in Seoul.

He aligns with the spirit of Mr. Seo Jae-pil, who advocated for independence, enlightenment, and civil rights.

· Selection CommitteeFurther justification for selecting Choi Seung-ho.
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