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Joo Seong-ha

North Korean-born journalist at South Korea’s Dong-A Ilbo

Joo Seong-ha is from North Korea. After escaping to South Korea in 2002, he began his journalism career at Dong-A Ilbo. His reporting covers North Korea and the experiences of people who have left the country. He has also written for NK News.

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Ambassador TRUTH is TRUTH Magazine’s honorary distinction for journalists, independent creators and educators, recognising rigorous verification, context and responsibility for published work. Submissions and voting run from 1 November 2026 to 12 January 2027. Recipients are announced on 15 January 2027.

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