In South Korea, February 27, recognized as Student Press Freedom Day in the U.S., is merely another unremarkable day. Despite constitutional protections, press organizations face defamation lawsuits, further exacerbated by recent rulings under President Yoon Suk Yeol's government. South Korea's press freedom ranking has plummeted from 43 to 62 from 2022 to 2024, reflecting a wider clampdown. Student journalists are often confined to self-censorship within printed school publications, lacking the advocacy groups found in other nations. This creates challenges, particularly for non-Korean journalists, who are prohibited from engaging politically under immigration laws.
In Korea, awareness of student press freedom remains minimal, even nationally, as student journalism is typically limited to print within individual schools.
Unlike in the U.S., where organizations advocate for student press rights, Korea's student journalists often self-censor and consult advisers on what is safe to publish.
South Korea's press freedom ranking has dropped from No. 43 to No. 62, signaling a significant restriction in freedom of expression across the board.
The clampdown on press freedom impacts student journalists more severely, making it challenging for them to cover sensitive topics without administrative interference.
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