Dong-A Ilbo publisher named head of Korean Association of Newspapers
By Dong Sun-hwa
Lim Chae-chung, publisher of Dong-A Ilbo newspaper
Lim Chae-chung, publisher of the vernacular newspaper Dong-A Ilbo, has been appointed as head of the Korean Association of Newspapers.
The association said it selected Lim at its general meeting last Friday. He will lead the group for two years.
“Our association should put its utmost effort into promoting press freedom and protecting the public's right to know,” Lim said in his inauguration speech. “We should never compromise when there is an attempt to suppress these rights. The launch of a new government this year will bring about a lot of changes, but I believe we can get over all hardships if our members join forces.”
Founded in 1957, the association aims to promote the growth of the newspaper industry and make newspapers more approachable for readers. Its membership includes 52 daily newspapers and two news agencies, including The Korea Times and its sister paper, the Hankook Ilbo.
Lim, who majored in law at Seoul National University, joined Dong-A Ilbo in 1984, and has served as its managing editor and chief editorial writer. He has also been the vice president of the association.