Digital Scarlet Letter on Journalists: Weaponized Harassment Against Journalists in South Korea

Ahran Park, Na Yeon Lee

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Abstract

This article seeks to contribute to the existing research on journalist harassment by examining the experiences of Korean journalists who have faced online harassment. While extensive research has been conducted on this issue, there is a need for comparative studies to understand the unique patterns and underlying causes in different nations. The objectives of this article are to explore the experiences of Korean journalists subjected to online harassment, identify the factors they perceive as triggers for such harassment, understand the impacts it has on them, and examine their coping strategies with such incidents. One of the key findings of this research is the significant stress caused by specific shaming websites that aim to insult and discredit targeted journalists. Additionally, this study delves into the impact of online harassment on journalists’ self-censorship practice, where they may avoid covering controversial issues or skew their coverage towards less sensitive perspectives.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)319-336
Number of pages18
JournalJournalism Practice
Volume18
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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