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Kukmin Ilbo (Korean: 국민일보) is a South Korean daily newspaper published by The Kukmin Ilbo in Seoul, South Korea. In South Korea, "Kukmin" means "nation people". It is headquartered in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul.[1]
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Print, online |
| Owner(s) | Kookmin Ilbo |
| Founder(s) | David Yonggi Cho |
| Publisher | Kim Sung-ki |
| Founded | December 10, 1988 |
| Language | Korean |
| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea |
| Website | www.kmib.co.kr/ |
| Kukmin Ilbo | |
| Hangul | 국민일보 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 國民日報 |
| Revised Romanization | Gungmin Ilbo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kungmin Ilbo |
Kukmin Ilbo is officially a media aimed at Christian values.[2] The newspaper is a "centrist" media outlet, but there has been an anti-LGBT controversy, so some reporters inside are insisting on reform of the newspaper's constitution.[3]
History
The newspaper was founded by David Yonggi Cho in 1988.[4]
Controversies
In November 2011, the newspaper's CEO, Cho Hee-jun, was indicted on embezzlement charges and misuse of the newspaper's funds.[5] In February 2014, he was sentenced to 3 years in prison.[6]
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