89 Top Seoul News Companies and Startups

July 20, 2022

This article showcases our top picks for the best Seoul based News companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the News industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top Seoul News Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

SMARTSTUDY

SMARTSTUDY

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SmartStudy is a global entertainment company. We make high-quality animated and gaming content such as Pinkfong and Monster Super League.

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Yello Digital Marketing

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Yello Digital Marketing is a total media platform.

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Asian Boss

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Asian Boss is a new media company that delivers the latest social news and cultural trends from all over Asia.

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Red-rabbit

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Red-rabbit is a Korean sports media coverage service provider.

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Entcrowd

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Performance facilitation platform.

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Brave Company

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Brave Company is an internet publishing company.

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Fingertouch

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Fingertouch is digital media company specializing in interactive digital media signage.

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bookjam

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Bookjam is a e-book publisher based in Seoul, Korea.

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kocca

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Kocca is aimed at the creation and promotion of content made from the country of South Korea.

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Newsway

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Newsway is an online media and news company.

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Chosun.com

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Chosun.com is a Korean daily news website that provides articles about various topics.

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Korea Economic TV

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Korea Economic TV is an economic broadcaster.

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RepkaSoft

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RepkaSoft is a company which implemented the weather app.

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The Korea Herald

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The Korea Herald, an English newspaper, covers news content on politics, social affairs, business, sports, entertainment, fashion, and more.

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Aju News Corporation

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Aju News offers news coverage on world issues, politics, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and more.

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Newsis

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Newsis is a Korean independent news agency that disseminates breaking news, weather updates, sports information, and entertainment content.

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Platum

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Platum is a Korean technology-driven startup that operates as web platform for sharing technology-related information and news.

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Yonhap News Agency

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Yonhap News Agency provides news articles on politics, economy, society, culture, entertainment, sports, science, and other topics.

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Korea Times

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The Korea Times is the oldest independent English daily newspaper in Korea, first published in November 1, 1950.

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Herald Corporation

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Herald has continued to grow as an innovative information-knowledge company.

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Edaily

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Edaily is an online web and mobile application that provides fast and accurate news and information services for its viewers. 

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MK News

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MK News provides in-depth knowledge and information to its users focused on the economy of South Korea.

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Chosun Biz

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Chosun Biz is a media and news services provider company.

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WikiTree

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WikiTree provides social news and information services.

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BusinessKorea

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BusinessKorea is an English language magazine published monthly in Korea.

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The Kyunghyang Shinmun

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The Kyunghyang Shinmun is a daily newspaper published in South Korea.

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beSUCCESS

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beSUCCESS is a tech and media channel for Korean-based startups.

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TENASIA

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TENASIA is a news and media publishing company.

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Munhwa

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Munhwa is a daily newspaper company in South Korea.

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Ohmynews

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Ohmynews is an online news website that accepts, edits, and publishes articles from its readers.

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Newneek

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Newneek is a news website.

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StartupRecipe

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StartupRecipe is a Korean startup media run by Media Recipe. We are the only media that provides Korean startup funding data in English.

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Dong-A

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Dong-A provides online news and media services.

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Arirang

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Arirang TV is an international English-language network based in Seoul, South Korea.

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News 1

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News modest before the fact. Total private news agency News 1 Korea.

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This is Game

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This is Game provides comprehensive gaming news.

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The Korea Travel Times

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The Korea Travel Times is a travel media group that engages in the production of a weekly travel magazine.

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Infostock Daily

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Infostock Daily is an economic media company that provides corporate information from Korean Bloomberg Infostock.

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Digital Chosun

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Digital Chosun provides online news and media services.

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Sharehub

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Sharing is the way of life for sustainable tomorrow.

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Hankookilbo

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Hankookilbo is a newspaper publishing company.

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Insight

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Insight is a news and media company that collects all the news from the world and communicates with readers.

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NewsCulture

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NewsCulture specializes in delivering cultural news.

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Money Today

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Money Today is a broadcasting and media production company.

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The Daily NK

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The Daily NK, an online periodical, publishes reports, pictures, editorials, and documents on changes happening in the North Korean society.

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MONs group

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MONs group is a Korean-based company specializing in providing interactive media solutions and mobile development solutions to its clients.

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BreakNews

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BreakNews is the provider of the latest news based in Korea.

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Korea Bizwire

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Korea Bizwire covers the latest news about business, technology, entertainment, and policy shifts in Korea.

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PUBLISH

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Helping news organizations combat misinformation, increase engagement, and boost income.

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Top Daily

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Top Daily is an online media that provides the latest news.

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Dugout Magazine

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Dugout Magazine is a baseball and culture magazine publisher company.

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10 Media

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10 Media is a Korean magazine published in English as an information source on Korea and its culture.

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Samsung NewsRoom

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Samsung NewsRoom is the official global blog of Samsung Electronics.

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Future Chosun

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Future Chosun is a news and publishing company based in South Korea.

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BOJAGI LABLE&MEDIA

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Bojagi lable & media is a Korean media platform providing video production, brand promotion, and entertainment services.

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Benefit

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Benefit, a social venture, offers publishing, video production, web development, diagnosis, and consulting solutions for enterprises.

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DESIGN PRESS

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DESIGN PRESS is an online media company that delivers domestic and international design information.

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Korea Newswire

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Korea Newswire is a commercial news agency service which distributes press releases to Korean media and internet portals.

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Phantagram

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Phantagram Co. Ltd. is a South Korean video game developer and publisher.

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KStarLive

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KStarLive is a provider of entertainment and news services.

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People Today

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People Today is a monthly magazine to provides opinion leaders interviews and news.

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Youngjin

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Youngjin is a book publishing and news & media company.

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Asia Business Daily

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Asia Business Daily is a news network that broadcasts daily economic news.

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DadaMedia

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DadaMedia is an internet newspaper company.

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Memoirs Inc

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A place for your most significant and memorable stories and experiences as you recollect, compose, and reminisce on them.

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newbc

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newbc is a news and media company based in South Korea.

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Engineering Journal

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Engineering Journal is an engineering magazine in Korea that specializes in the field of engineering.

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NEWSCAPE

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NEWSCAPE is a news and media publishing company.

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Ewha Voice

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Ewha Voice is the official English newspaper of Ewha Womans University.

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NATIONAL UNION OF MEDIA WORKERS

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NATIONAL UNION OF MEDIA WORKERS

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News & Joy

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News & Joy company is an independent press firm that offers media and entertainment services based in Korea.

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EGGS

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EGGS is a curator of home appliance information.

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Whowired

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Whowired, is a leading online news media.

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Micro Software

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Micro Software is a broadcasting company that provides magazine for IT developers.

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Brave bro & sis

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Brave bro & sis is a Korean Facebook page that allows members to share digital content such as videos, photos, and cartoons.

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Vitzro Media

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Vitzro Media provides real-time news information, current events, platform advertisement, and video production services.

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KSEN

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KSEN is a media and news provider company that aims to help understand the current situation of Korea’s social economy.

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JobsN

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JobsN provides daily information on work and occupations.

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Manamine

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Manamine is a media and news company in Korea.

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Lucidfish Korea Inc.

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Crowdsourcing translation platform service

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KCTA

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KCTA supports the development of the cable TV industry through broadcasting and telecommunication policy research.

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Univalli

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Univalli is a non-profit independent press that provides information about the university community.

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TWENTIES TIMELINE

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TWENTIES TIMELINE is a news and media service provider company.

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hanuribiz.com

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hanuribiz.com is an economic newspaper company that provides news and corporate information such as culture and working environment.

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Private Equity Korea

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Breaking News & Deal Opportunities for Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors.

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K-PAL

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K-PAL is the provider of broadcasting and media production services.

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index

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index is a film magazine publishing company.

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Social Watch

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Social Watch is a media and news company in Korea.

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JoongAngIlboPLUS

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JoongAngIlboPLUS is an online & offline advertising and news production agency.

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