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According to the latest report by Freedom House, a U.S.-based human rights organization, the level of press freedom here rose this year as Korea ranked 64th out of 196 countries, tying it with Israel, Chile and Namibia. It moved up from 68th last year.
Despite the slight improvement, however, Korea's media remains only "partly free" due to increased government censorship of news and information content. Its rating was downgraded from "free" to "partly free" in 2011.
Norway and Sweden topped this year’s list while North Korea, at the bottom of the index, ranked as one of the world's most tightly controlled.
The Top 10:
1. Norway & Sweden
3. Belgium, Finland, & Netherlands
6. Denmark, Luxembourg, & Switzerland
9. Andorra
10. Iceland & Liechtenstein
NOTE: the rest can be found here
Methodology:
The 2013 index, which provides analytical reports and numerical ratings for 197 countries and territories, continues a process conducted since 1980 by Freedom House. Countries are given a total score from 0 (best) to 100 (worst) on the basis of a set of 23 methodology questions divided into three subcategories. Assigning numerical points allows for comparative analysis among the countries surveyed and facilitates an examination of trends over time. The degree to which each country permits the free flow of news and information determines the classification of its media as “Free,” “Partly Free,” or “Not Free.” Countries scoring 0 to 30 are regarded as having “Free” media; 31 to 60, “Partly Free” media; and 61 to 100, “Not Free” media. The criteria for such judgments and the arithmetic scheme for displaying the judgments are described in the following section. The ratings and reports included in Freedom of the Press 2013 cover events that took place between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012.
CHECKLIST OF METHODOLOGY QUESTIONS 2013
A. LEGALENVIRONMENT(0–30POINTS)
1. Do the constitution or other basic laws contain provisions designed to protect freedom of the press and of expression, and are they enforced? (0–6 points)
2. Do the penal code, security laws, or any other laws restrict reporting and are journalists or bloggers punished under these laws? (0–6 points)
3. Are there penalties for libeling officials or the state and are they enforced? (0–3 points)
4. Is the judiciary independent and do courts judge cases concerning the media impartially? (0–3 points)
5. Is Freedom of Information legislation in place, and are journalists able to make use of it? (0–2 points)
6. Can individuals or business entities legally establish and operate private media outlets without undue interference? (0–4 points)
7. Are media regulatory bodies, such as a broadcasting authority or national press or communications council, able to operate freely and independently? (0–2 points)
8. Is there freedom to become a journalist and to practice journalism, and can professional groups freely support journalists’ rights and interests? (0–4 points)
B. POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT (0–40 POINTS)
1. To what extent are media outlets’ news and information content determined by the government or a particular partisan interest? (0–10 points)
2. Is access to official or unofficial sources generally controlled? (0–2 points)
3. Is there official or unofficial censorship? (0–4 points)
4. Do journalists practice self-censorship? (0–4 points)
5. Do people have access to media coverage and a range of news and information that is robust and reflects a diversity of viewpoints? (0–4 points)
6. Are both local and foreign journalists able to cover the news freely in terms of harassment and physical access? (0–6 points)
7. Are journalists, bloggers, or media outlets subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor? (0–10 points)
C. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT (0–30 POINTS)
1. To what extent are media owned or controlled by the government and does this influence their diversity of views? (0–6 points)
2. Is media ownership transparent, thus allowing consumers to judge the impartiality of the news? (0–3 points)
3. Is media ownership highly concentrated and does it influence diversity of content? (0–3 points)
4. Are there restrictions on the means of news production and distribution? (0–4 points)
5. Are there high costs associated with the establishment and operation of media outlets? (0–4 points)
6. Do the state or other actors try to control the media through allocation of advertising or subsidies? (0–3 points)
7. Do journalists, bloggers, or media outlets receive payment from private or public sources whose design is to influence their journalistic content? (0–3 points)
8. Does the overall economic situation negatively impact media outlets’ financial sustainability? (0–4 points)
Sources: Chosun Ilbo, Freedom House 1 & 2
What do you think about the criteria? Surprised by anything? How did your country rank?
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Date: 2013-05-06 05:39 am (UTC)Though I did not expect us to be on the same level of free as the US o.Ono subject
Date: 2013-05-06 05:43 am (UTC)http://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-falls-to-record-low-place-in-press-freedom-ranking-035131531.html
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Date: 2013-05-06 06:10 am (UTC)I feel like it should be further down. /sighs
Our press has no freedom and it is very much controlled.
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Date: 2013-05-06 06:48 am (UTC)weeping for my homecountry mexico, not free T_T
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Date: 2013-05-06 06:57 am (UTC)surprisingly, my country's 'not free'. I sort of expected it to be 'partially free'.
o well.
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Date: 2013-05-06 09:13 am (UTC)crying over our General Election results
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Date: 2013-05-06 09:53 am (UTC)Which is good tbh cuz then it would be CHAOS!
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