Yejin Gim
Journalist
Seoul, Korea


Words (ENG)

Tobacco companies win — again — in South Korea lawsuit over costs to treat sick smokers
The Examination | January 2026

Women helped oust South Korea’s president. Now they feel erased by elections.
The Christian Science Monitor | June 2025

How Memories of Struggle Spurred the Defense of South Korea’s Democracy
New Lines Magazine | January 2025

Commentary (ENG)

Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration
Korea Pro | December 2024

Live analysis on South Korea’s martial law declaration [BREAKING]
BBC | December 2024

Early reporting (KOR)

“Yonsei’s Cleaning Staff is Paid 3-4 million won a Month” Found to be a False Claim
OhmyNews | July 2022

How Yoon Suk Yeol’s Cabinet Differs from Moon Jae-in’s Initial Cabinet
OhmyNews | June 2022


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I am a Seoul-based freelance journalist focusing on politics, social injustice, and culture in South Korea and beyond.

I have reported on public policy and disinformation through my work at the National Assembly of South Korea and the Seoul National University’s FactCheck Center. I hold an M.S. in journalism from Columbia University and a B.A. in sociology from Yonsei University.

Reach me at yejingim.work [at] gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you, whether you have a tip or just want to connect. I’m ready.

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