Newspaper that lights the way to information

With the unnegotiable mission of sound journalism, Maeil Shinmun has been with the readers in times of hardship and adversity, and moments of joy and excitement. As the sound journalism for the people and the newspaper speaking out for the region, we’ll become the light for the region with new resolution and intension.

Company Overview

Company Name		The Maeil Shinmun Co., Ltd.
Foundation Date		March 1, 1946
Anniversary of Foundation		July 7 (July 7, 1960 - Changed the Name from Daegu Maeil Shinmun to Maeil Shinmun) (71st Anniversary in 2017)
Website Address		http://www.imaeil.com
Type		Morning Newspaper
Current CEO		16th CEO : Sang-Taek Lee (February 22, 2018 ~ Present)
Slogan		We will become the light of the people with our passion and love.
System		Large Board Horizontal Writing 15 Lines for both Korean and Chinese Characters (Weekly Published Pages : Up to 200 Pages as a Local Newspaper)
Printing Method		Offset (CTS) Printing
News Exchanging Foreign Newspaper & Magazine		Ningbo Daily of China
Administered Regions (Cities)		Seoul, Sejong, Gumi, Dalseong, Seongju, Goryeong, Chilgok, Gimcheon, Pohang, Gyeongju, Cheongdo, Gyeongsan, Yeongcheon, Uljin, Yeongdeok, Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang, Euiseong, Gunwi, Mungyeong, Sangju, Yeongju, Bonghwa, Yecheon, Busan, Changnyeong, Hapcheon, Geochang, Milyang
Domestic Distributing Network		245 Branches (105 Locations in Daegu, 130 Locations in Gyeongju, 10 Locations in Seoul/Busan/Gyeongnam/Gapan)
Affiliated Companies		Maeil Ad Co., Ltd. & Maeil P&I Co., Ltd.

Coverage Network

Seoul, Sejong, Gumi, Dalseong, Seongju, Goryeong, Chilgok, Gimcheon, Pohang, Gyeongju, Cheongdo, Gyeongsan, Yeongcheon, Uljin, Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang, Euiseong, Gunwi, Mungyeong, Sangju, Yeongju, Bonghwa, Yecheon, Busan, Hapcheon, Geochang, Milyang

The coverage network of Maeil Shinmun represent local interest through its close connection from the Seoul Branch that covers from the Blue House, the National Assembly, and the Sejong General Government Complex to the main offices of Central, Eastern, and Southern Regions and each cities and counties. Moreover, Maeil Shinmun reports Korea’s major news more accurately and quickly with the nationwide network consisted of 9 member companies of Korea Regional Newspaper Association.