News1 is a news agency established in 2011, dedicated to the principle of "humility before facts" and committed to delivering authentic and reliable news.
Wherever there is news, News1 is there. With one of the top-tier reporting teams in the country, an extensive nationwide reporting network, and partnerships with renowned global news agencies such as Reuters and AFP, News1 delivers accurate and timely domestic and international news and photographs to its readers 24/7, 365 days a year.
News1 provides a wide range of real-time content, including politics, economy, society, industry, international affairs, culture, science, entertainment, sports, and local news, to major domestic media outlets, portals such as Naver, Daum, Google, and MSN, as well as international platforms.
News1 has the exclusive distribution rights for the Rodong Sinmun (North Korea’s official newspaper) and collaborates with The New York Times to co-publish the magazine Turning Point annually. Additionally, through initiatives like the News1 Future Forum, the agency plays a leading role in shaping public opinion.
News1 pursues the path of a fair media outlet that harmonizes freedom and responsibility, ensuring impartiality for all. News1 journalists uphold the value of "humility before facts," striving to help Korean society maintain its balance and to contribute to the continuous enhancement of Korea’s national competitiveness and the happiness of its citizens.
Moving forward, News1 will continue to believe in the power of truth and dedicate itself to uncovering facts. We firmly believe that the discovery of facts in pursuit of truth is the ultimate mission of journalism. Amid the rapidly changing media landscape, News1 will lead the future society through differentiated contents.

Lee Youngseoup CEO of News1

Mr. Lee Youngseoup, CEO and President of News1, is a former reporter who has been in the field of journalism for more than 30 years. He began his career at Hankook Ilbo in 1992 and served as Beijing correspondent and deputy political editor before joining News1 in 2011 as a founding member. At News1, he directed numerous journalists as political editor, editor-in-chief, and vice president.