KIPA Celebrates 21st 'Internet Press Day', Announces 2026 Media Award Winners
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- The Korea Internet Press Association (KIPA) celebrated the 21st 'Internet Press Day' on July 28, 2026.
- The event also announced the recipients of the '2026 Media Awards'.
- KIPA Chairman Kim Ki-jeong acknowledged the rapid changes in the media environment during the commemorative ceremony.
The Korea Internet Press Association (KIPA) marked its 21st 'Internet Press Day' on July 28, 2026, with a commemorative ceremony held at the Korea Press Center's International Conference Hall. This annual event celebrates the legal recognition of internet newspapers as legitimate media outlets, a status granted through the revision of the 'Act on the Promotion of Newspapers, etc.' on July 28, 2005.
During the ceremony, KIPA also announced the winners of the prestigious '2026 Media Awards,' recognizing outstanding contributions within the internet journalism field. The event served as a platform to reflect on the evolution and significance of online news media in South Korea.
Kim Ki-jeong, Chairman of KIPA, addressed the attendees, acknowledging the profound and rapid transformations occurring within the media landscape. His remarks highlighted the dynamic nature of the industry and the challenges and opportunities it presents for internet-based journalism.
The media environment is undergoing a great transformation.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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