Justin Heifetz

@JustinHeifetz

Queer freelance journalist based in Seoul. Chinese-speaking Jewish American, happy partner to a Frenchman. Words

Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Joined April 2015
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 16

    Taking a break from twitter for a while just to see what happens.

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  2. Retweeted
    May 15

    Today made public the details of my allegation of sexual misconduct against LA Times Beijing Bureau Chief Jon Kaiman. This was difficult to speak out about. I am grateful to for covering this serious issue, and to all those who have offered their support.

    Second allegation of sexual misconduct against LA Times Beijing Bureau Chief Jon Kaiman surfaces
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  3. Retweeted
    May 13

    There are a lot of things going on in Korea right now (you may have heard). But the No. 1 cause of concern for people here, according to a survey, is one that doesn't get all that much international press: Air pollution.

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  4. May 4

    Sorry Seoul plastic surgery office but that’s actually just an insanely frightening face.

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    May 4

    Congrats jailed reporters Kyaw Soe Oo & team for winning top Asia reporting honor for their fearless Rohingya coverage. How I wish you were free to collect your prize on 5/23! Journalism is NOT free, but journalists should be.

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    May 2

    Lee Pyung is a live-streamer living in who defies the stereotypes about North Korean defectors. His story is now on the front page of . Great reporting by . Many tx to . Photos by yours truly.

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  7. Apr 19

    “LGBTQ+ is not an issue for China’s government — but activism itself, that’s their concern.” I report on the many hurdles ahead for China's queer community, even after Weibo's censorship reversal, for

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    Apr 15

    Nearly half of South Korea's elderly live in poverty. Here is how some find an affordable escape. Lovely multimedia work from our Seoul team:

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    Apr 12

    If you are in South Korea, the queer feminist book store is having an event on April 28 featuring a conversation with the Korean translator of Hunger, Jee Yang No and a plus sized model/editor, Jee Yang Kim . You should check it out.

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  10. Retweeted
    Apr 11

    “When North Koreans resettle in South Korea, it’s like coming out of a time machine into a future version of Korean society.” This story is eye-opening.

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  11. Apr 11

    What happens after defectors make it to the South—and how can North Koreans begin to compete in a city like Seoul? I report for

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    Apr 11

    Existing social services for North Korean defectors in the South don't always adequately prepare refugees for life in the modern world. spotlighted a school that is trying to fill the gap.

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    Apr 6

    Presidential retirement in South Korea Park -- 24 years in prison Lee -- arrested Roh MH -- suicide Kim DJ -- cash-for-summit scandal Roh TW -- 22.5 years (pardoned) Chun -- death sentence (pardoned) Park -- assassinated

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    Apr 5

    Killer robots have been stopped again... for now.

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    Apr 3

    “Despite having been praised as the least sexist Winter Games in history, 30 cases of sexist comments in a total of 325 broadcasting programs were uncovered by the [KIGEP]”

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    Mar 25

    Koreans have started petitions asking for air purifiers to be installed in schools and for face masks to be subsidized as air pollution reaches dangerous levels (just look at that insane photo series)

    “미세먼지 마스크 보조금 지원” 시민들의 분노도 커지고 있다
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    Mar 22

    Activist: Lax corporate disclosure rules give “Hong Kong a sort of Monaco of the East image, as a funny place for shady people.” | reports on how North Korean sanctions evasions reveal Hong Kong's middleman role

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    Mar 18

    Following the trail of a mysterious North Korean front company.. . Hong Kong presents itself as one of the world’s business-friendliest places—which goes for North Korean front companies, too via

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    Mar 18

    Uniquely to South Korea, lonely death phenomenon chiefly affects middle-aged people

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  20. Mar 13

    A Reporter Rolled Her Eyes, and China’s Internet Broke

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