More than 60,000 citizen journalists write and report for this South Korean online newspaper, which now offers a Japanese edition. More than 50 staff reporters in the newsroom edit content, a mix of news reporting and commentary, for more than 750,000 unique users a day. OhmyNews is considered influential among South Koreans -- the site was recognized for helping President Roh Moo-hyun win the popular vote in December 2002.
CEO: Oh Yeon Ho
URL: ohmynews.com
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Launch: 2000
Funding: N/A
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