Kwanhun Club Foundation supports 16 journalists' writing projects

The Kwanhun Club Jeong Shin-young Foundation has announced the selection of 16 journalists who will receive support for their writing and translation projects in the latter half of 2026. The foundation, chaired by Lee Kang-deok, aims to foster in-depth journalistic work and diverse perspectives within the media landscape.

The chosen projects span a wide array of subjects, reflecting the varied interests and expertise of the journalists. Among the selected works are analyses of media trends, such as Kim Min-a's "The Era of Capital I" and Park Jin-ho's "Strategy for Transforming Korean TV News Organizations into 'Convergence Platforms.'" Others delve into practical aspects of journalism, like Park Hee-jun's "Facts Speak - A Reporter's Practical Note to Junior Colleagues."

Several projects focus on historical and cultural explorations. Han Bo-kyung's "Betrayal of Economic News - Who Speaks Behind the Numbers?" and Na Se-woong's "Loyalty and Resistance - Who Made Trump's America?" offer critical examinations of economic and political narratives. Meanwhile, Go Il-hwan's "Enjoying Museums: Appreciating Korean Buddhist Statues - A Guide to K-Ancient Art Decoded Through Fine Arts" and Kim Kyung-hee's "Latin American Cultural History Read Through Cities" explore cultural heritage and history.

Other selected journalists will tackle topics ranging from technological challenges, such as Seol Sung-in's "Why Was the World's First a Failure? - The Challenge and Tears of WiBro," to societal issues like Jung Eun-joo's "Decided Not to Disappear" and Park Chang-sik's "No Strong Military Without Civic Spirit." The grants also support practical guides, including Lee Jin-won's "208 Korean Words Journalists Also Get Wrong."

The foundation's initiative provides crucial financial backing for journalists undertaking significant research and writing endeavors outside their daily reporting duties. This support is vital for producing comprehensive books and translations that can contribute to public understanding and discourse.