Seoul, Oct. 2 -- Top editors and publishers from 20 media outlets across 19 Asian countries are convening in Seoul this week for the annual board meeting of the Asia News Network, which will be held in conjunction with Thursday's 2025 Korea Herald HIT Forum.

Founded in 1999, ANN has worked to amplify Asia's voice in global discourse through joint reporting and closer cooperation among member newsrooms.

Its annual board meeting rotates among member countries, and this year's session takes place in Seoul against the backdrop of President Lee Jae Myung's new administration and the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.

Ahead of the meeting, visiting editors toured the headquarters of Hybe...