Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
PHOTOS Miss Universe national costume show: Meet most eye-catching contestants
By Jung Min-ho
It was an interesting show of culture from around the world as Miss Universe contestants walked down the runway in their national costumes at Nongnooch International Convention and Exhibition Center in Pattaya, Thailand.
The ladies will compete for the title in the finals, which is scheduled to be held in Bangkok on Dec 17.
From hanbok to Sailor Moon dress, here are some of the most eye-catching.
Miss Universe Korea Baek Ji-hyun poses in her national costume during the Miss Universe 2018 national costume contest at Nongnooch International Convention and Exhibition Center in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand, Dec. 10. Women representing 94 nations participate in the 67th beauty pageant Miss Universe 2018 which will be held in Bangkok on Dec. 17. EPA
By Jung Min-ho
Japan's Yuumi Kato / EPA
Cost Rica's Natalia Carvaja / EPA
Laos's On-anong Homsombath / EPA
Zambia's Melba Shakabozha / AP
Ecuador's Virginia Limongi / AFP
Singapore's Zahra Khanum / EPA
Brazil's Mayra Dias / EPA
El Salvador's Marisela de Montecristo / AP