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| Type of site | Internet forum |
|---|---|
| Owner | Lee Hocheol |
| Created by | Lee Hocheol |
| URL | todayhumor.co.kr |
| Commercial | Yes (partly) |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | September 1999 |
| Current status | Active |
Todayhumor (Korean: 오늘의유머) frequently noted under the initialism 오유 (OU), is a South Korean internet forum. Initially established as a community dedicated to humor, it became a left-leaning political website due to its unique nature.
Overview
Todayhumor launched in September 1999 as a subsection of Infomail.co.kr, a South Korean email service. As of April 2013, it is owned and operated as a private organization.
Presidential election, 2012
Main article: Manipulation of public opinion by National Intelligence Service during 2012 South Korean presidential electionDuring the 2012 South Korean presidential election, an agent of South Korean National Intelligence Service, known by her last name Kim, created multiple user IDs in Todayhumor website and posted articles and comments. South Korean Police confirmed that she had signed up for 16 user IDs and made 288 clicks to express support or opposition to articles in Todayhumor. They also confirmed that she posted articles to Todayhumor on politically sensitive topics including Jeju-do Naval Base and Four Major Rivers Project. Subsequently, the police announced that 5 user IDs out of 16 were used by others.
References
- '푸하하하' 사이버세상 요절복통 .. 'HUMOR SITE'. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- 오늘의 유머. infomail.co.kr. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- 국정원女 감시 지목…'오유'는 어떤 곳?. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- '오유' 운영자 "국정원 도청·미행하는지 무서워요". Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- 국정원 직원, 16개 아이디로 진보성향 '오유' 게시판 활동. The Hankyoreh (in Korean). 3 January 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- [취재파일] 양파껍질처럼 계속 나오는 국정원 여직원 사건. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- "국정원 여직원 아이디 5개, 다른 사람이 사용". Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2021.