Streaming Services Flock to South Korea to Fill Void Left by Hollywood Writers' Strike
The WGA strike appears nowhere near ending, so American streaming services are turning to South Korea.
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The WGA strike appears nowhere near ending, so American streaming services are turning to South Korea.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has issued a warning not to respond to text messages from a fake profile impersonating the NUJP chair and Philstar journalist, Jonathan de Santos, attempting to solicit money from politicians. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stands with its affiliate in condemning the scammer and calling for greater protections for journalists in the Philippines.
A recommendation by the presidential office to revamp a fee the public pays every month to watch state-run broadcaster Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is causing a stir. Although the proposal is backed by overwhelming public support according to President Yoon Suk Yeol's office, it is drawing criticism from the media and opposition lawmakers who perceive the move to be yet another attempt by the Yoon administration to suppress press freedom.
As the 19th Congress of the Philippines shifts into high gear, a dynamic group of neophyte party-list representatives has stepped
Following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan witnesses a crackdown on freedom of expression, with internet shutdowns, attacks on journalists, and media workers facing detainment. The IFJ and PFUJ condemn the assaults and urge the Pakistani government to take action to protect journalists.