LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate EconoTimes as Least Biased for its neutral reporting focus on financial and economic topics. We also rate it as factually Mixed for factual reporting due to frequent reliance on vague sourcing, lack of external references, and sensationalist framing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.8)
Country: South Korea
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
EconoTimes is an online publication based in South Korea that focuses on economic and financial news, analysis, and insights. The outlet describes itself as providing “smart beta” news—data-driven and actionable content—and claims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies to enhance its editorial processes and transparency. While it targets business leaders and decision-makers, its disclaimer states that it does not endorse the opinions or recommendations presented in its content, creating a disconnect between its mission and content accountability. EconoTimes is not affiliated with The Economic Times, an Indian financial news outlet.
Read our profile on South Korea’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
EconoTimes does not disclose ownership or funding details on its website. It appears to generate revenue through advertising and content partnerships.
Analysis / Bias
EconoTimes often employs sensationalist language and framing in its reporting. Articles frequently lack external hyperlinks or verifiable references for claims. For example, in the article “John Bolton Slams Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel: ‘Unqualified and Dangerous,'” the publication relies heavily on social media commentary to frame polarized opinions but provides no direct evidence or external sources to validate the claims. Similarly, the article “Crypto Whales Make Big Moves: DOGE, LTC, and XRP Surge” references market activity and figures without citing blockchain analytics platforms or other authoritative sources.
In another example, “What are Donald Trump’s plans for national parks funding in 2025?” the publication claims to cite a “leaked draft” of Trump’s budget proposal but does not provide the draft or name its source. Most articles conclude with a series of social media reactions but provide no context about the users or their affiliations. These posts are cherry-picked to reflect polarized opinions, amplifying the article’s emotional framing. The reliance on anonymous or unverifiable social media commentary further diminishes the reliability of the reporting.
The consistent lack of external references and sensationalist framing, combined with the use of social media commentary to shape narratives, suggests a focus on engagement over rigorous journalism.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate EconoTimes as Least Biased for its neutral reporting focus on financial and economic topics. We also rate it as factually Mixed for factual reporting due to frequent reliance on vague sourcing, lack of external references, and sensationalist framing. (M. Huitsing 12/02/2024)
Source: https://econotimes.com/
Last Updated on December 2, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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