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Confirmation Bias a Critical Challenge for South Korean Society in 2024, Experts Warn

SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Experts have identified confirmation bias as the most critical socio-psychological phenomenon that South Korean society needs to guard against this year. The Korean Social and Personality Psychological Association (KSPPA), following a survey among its members, has announced confirmation bias as the key socio-psychological phenomenon to watch in 2024. Established in [...]

South Korean Web Portals Accused of Promoting Too Much Clickbait

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A new report warns South Korean web portals are geared towards clickbait, a worrying trend that could lead to widespread fake news and cause political polarization in the public. The report released on Tuesday by researcher Choi Dong-uk from the Korea Development Institute looked into how different political views are [...]