The Fourth Estate

International Press Corps.

The IPC is the official media wing of the conference. It documents proceedings, captures key policy moments and publishes accurate committee coverage for delegates, schools and the school community.

The IPC Newsletter

TBS Times

Reporting from inside the committee rooms — written, edited and shot by the International Press Corps.

TBS Times, Day 1 edition cover Edition 01
Day 1 Thursday, 17 September 2026 14 pages

“Above all, we hope this edition leaves you with something to think about, whether it is a question, an idea, or simply a different way of looking at things.”

— Nakyung Kim, Seonwoo Kim & Agastya Rishi Bhardwaj, the IPC dais

In this edition

HCC

Singularity in Dichotomy

Jaidev Vikas Dhoot & Praanya Nath

Two lamps watch a bird fly alone. As Soviet missiles reach Cuba, a meditation on a peace that was never quite peace.

UNSC

The Leftovers of Last Century

Sarah Jagtiani & Syra Nagpal

Flag hoistings, thunderous tables and a nation hauled before the ICJ — the Security Council opened on fire.

ASEAN

“Human Lives Are Not Inherently Valued Monetarily”

Alvira Kumar & Lavith Anand

A leaked recording of the Thai delegation derails the session and pushes ASEAN into geopolitical deadlock.

UNHRC

Sudan Crisis Exposes Deep Divisions

Sahira Bhagchandka & Jenifer Islam Jaara

Sovereignty or civilians? The Council splits over who — and what — should lead the path to peace.

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Day 2 edition arrives once the IPC files. Check back this evening.

Press scrum at a previous edition

Overview

IPC members function as conference correspondents. They observe committee sessions, interview delegates and produce articles, bulletins, photo features and event stories on tight deadlines. The IPC newsroom files daily editions distributed across all six committees.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Publish timely committee briefs and roundups.
  • Conduct interviews with delegates and the executive board.
  • Maintain neutrality and factual reporting standards.
  • Coordinate with media leads on photography and publication cadence.
  • Submit final IPC portfolio outputs by conference close.
Newsroom Leadership

The IPC Dais

Seon Woo Kim

Seon Woo Kim

Deputy Chairperson
Agastya Rishi Bhardwaj

Agastya Rishi Bhardwaj

Rapporteur

Background Guide

The IPC background guide covers stylebook conventions, the daily filing schedule, judging criteria and the photo deliverables expected at each filing.

Outlet Matrix ↓

Password details are emailed to delegates directly

Application & Submission

Sign up for the IPC track through your school's delegation on the registration page — select "International Press Corps" as your track. No writing sample is required; once your place is confirmed, read the background guide and come ready to file from the first session.

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Tell the story in real time.

If you love reporting, photojournalism or editorial work, the IPC is where TBS MUN's most ambitious storytellers belong. Apply through the registration form and pick the "International Press Corps" track.

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