SBS reporters Noh Yu-jin, Bae Yeo-un, and Jung Da-eun have won the Journalist of the Month award in the investigative reporting category, presented by the Journalists Association of Korea, for their series on the forest fire cartel.

The report was highly acclaimed for its in-depth investigation and multifaceted analysis, which comprehensively uncovered structural corruption, including sham bidding by forestry business entities, illegal leasing of professional licenses, and government mismanagement.