Photo from LA Times
I know this is somewhat old news, but I just read this article written by Euna Lee and Laura Ling about their experience in North Korea and China. They recall the moments/research they gathered right before they got captured, their detention, and eventual release. The article goes into detail about what they discovered about the North Korean human rights travesties, specifically online sex trafficking. If you don’t know anything about North Korea besides ridiculous missile threats and the crazy dictator “Kim-something something” then you really need to read this article.
The line that stood out to me was this: Our motivations for covering this story were many. First and foremost, we believe that journalists have a responsibility to shine light in dark places, to give voice to those who are too often silenced and ignored.
This really humbled me and reminded me what a journalist’s purposes is. It’s not just to write snarky articles and have your name bolded in a byline. As an Asian American alternative newsmagazine, hardboiled can also contain articles and support writers that want to shed light in the dark places and give voices to the voiceless. Instead of just being a compilation listing off news that has Asian Americans in it, hardboiled should be that publication which showcases the news that doesn’t get covered and gets pushed aside.
What do you think?
North Korea used them as pawns because of the sanctions the US has put on them. They are very poor compared to South Korea and they are just striking out. Very glad they are back home
Steve -
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