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Young Man Founds His Own Press

A reporter in search of a job founded his own mini press with his colleagues as many established publications were down sizing, not hiring.
Lee Sang Ho(27), who graduated Korea University majoring in communications, founded a high school newspaper 'Tuim' on April 6 which stands for 'open'.
Eight members published 12,000 copies of an 8-page tabloid biweekly and began distribution to 30 schools on April 7.
Lee wanted to be a newspaperman for years but there weren't enough places to take the exam owing to the recession.
'By any means I decided to establish my own newspaper company. Since teenager magazines tend to be over commercialized and loaded with fashion advertising, I made up my mind to offer a serious paper for students.'
Last January, he established a newsroom in an office near his alma-mater. He worked at a convenience store to meet the publication expenses.
The very first edition includes basketball star' interviews and a sorcerer's lonely life.
Lee in the future will start Internet news if his new venture proves successful.
Hwashik Bong : trojans@joongang.co.kr
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