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"Essentiality of trust and bonding in journalism's future" - Discussion among media heads at the JoongAng conference

Global Media Conference, celebrating 60 years of JoongAng Ilbo, held in Seoul on Thursday, with speakers stressing the importance of empathy, trust, and human connection for journalism and media to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

"Importance of trust and camaraderie injournalism": Journalism industry leaders deliberate on its...
"Importance of trust and camaraderie injournalism": Journalism industry leaders deliberate on its forthcoming direction at the JoongAng conference.

"Essentiality of trust and bonding in journalism's future" - Discussion among media heads at the JoongAng conference

JoongAng 60th Anniversary Global Media Conference: A Multi-Topic Event in Seoul

The JoongAng 60th Anniversary Global Media Conference, held at the Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on Sept. 18, was a significant gathering of key figures in media, cinema, and the newspaper industry.

The event, attended by the president of JoongAng Ilbo, Hong Jeong-do, and notable personalities such as Oscar-winning film director Bong Joon-ho, CNN CEO Mark Thompson, and International News Media Association CEO Earl Wilkinson, among others, was a multi-topic affair.

While the intersection of AI and cinema was a key focus, the conference did not solely revolve around this theme. The exploration of human connection in the age of AI was another significant topic of discussion. The future of K-pop and AI was also addressed, although it was not the exclusive focus of the conference.

The conference was not limited to examining journalism survival strategies in the AI era or the human connection in the age of AI. It also delved into the newspaper industry, offering insights and discussions that aimed to shape the future of media.

Innovation Media Consulting President Juan Señor and JoongAng Ilbo CEO Park Chang-hee were also in attendance, contributing to the rich and varied discourse that marked the event.

Throughout the day, the conference featured discussions with key figures in media and cinema, providing a platform for thought-provoking conversations and ideas that will undoubtedly shape the media landscape in the coming years.

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