Steven Borowiec

Steven Borowiec is a journalist based in Seoul. He is a deputy editor at the Hankyoreh newspaper. He has written for the Guardian, Time, the Wall Street Journal and other outlets.

South Koreans prosecuted for “praising North Korea”

by Steven Borowiec | 11 Feb 14

Last year saw 103 people — the highest number in a decade — charged under the controversial National Security Law, labelled “seriously problematic for the exercise of freedom of expression”. Steven Borowiec reports

South Koreans clash over history books

by Steven Borowiec | 21 Jan 14

How children are taught about the birth of the nation is a contentious issue for many Koreans, writes Steven Borowiec

South Korea: Film raises questions about Cheonan sinking

by Steven Borowiec | 17 Sep 13

A recently released documentary film in South Korea set out to spark a discussion on free speech in the country, and amid opposition and cancelled viewings, it has done just that. Steven Borowiec reports