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TBS set to have most of its funding cut starting in 2024 after a decision by Seoul city government, led by president Yoon’s party

On November 12, police announced the arrest of two men accused of threatening and abusing Malaysia Gazette journalists and media workers. The International Federation of Journalists joins its Malaysia affiliate, the National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM), in condemning the incident and urging media houses to ensure the safety and security of staff during coverage of Malaysia’s upcoming general election.

Journalist organizations say South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attacked press freedoms when his office banned a TV broadcaster’s crew from the press pool traveling on his presidential plane this week for allegedly biased reporting

A coalition of journalist organisations in the country issued a statement demanding that his office withdraw this restriction

The presidential office on Thursday banned MBC reporters from boarding the presidential jet during Yoon's visit to Southeast Asia. This decision came approximately two months after the broadcaster ― together with other domestic and international media ― reported that Yoon had been caught on camera using a profanity when speaking about U.S. President Biden and the U.S. Congress during his trip to New York, subtitling his remark.