KakaoTalk Tips Fuel Yonhap News Breaking Alerts

Real-time tips sent by citizens via KakaoTalk form the bedrock of Yonhap News' breaking alert system. Yonhap News operates its KakaoTalk channel 'okjebo' around the clock to gather citizen tips.

Field recordings, readily available thanks to the widespread use of digital devices, are utilized as raw material for producing breaking news. Information received undergoes a verification process before being reconstructed and distributed as news.

This tip-off system contributes to Yonhap News' role as the largest one-stop content provider platform in South Korea, enabling the swift and accurate delivery of news across various fields. A multitude of tips converge to form the foundation for delivering reliable information.