Shim Hyun-chul has been a photojournalist for The Korea Times since 2006, covering news events throughout the country. He is committed to strict journalism ethics, and it has never changed since his first day in the newsroom. He has covered four presidential elections, two Olympic Games and countless daily assignments around the world. When he is not at work, he plays tennis. Shim is also a certified lifeguard by YMCA International, which means he can actually save lives.
Women's World Cup 2019 Final
The United States players hold the trophy celebrating at the end of the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. The US defeated the Netherlands 2-0. AP
By Shim Hyun-chul
Netherlands fans cheer prior to the France 2019 Women's World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. AFP
A Netherlands' fan with cheese headwear blows a kiss prior to the France 2019 Women's World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. AFP
USA fans cheer prior to the France 2019 Women's World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. AFP
General view before the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
Netherlands' players run to warm up prior the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
Netherlands' Lineth Beerensteyn, left, and United States' Abby Dahlkemper challenge for the ball during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
United States' Crystal Dunn, left, challenges Netherlands' Lineth Beerensteyn, right, during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
Netherlands' Lineth Beerensteyn is fouled by United States' Abby Dahlkemper, right, as United States' Becky Sauerbrunn, left, looks on during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
United States' Rose Lavelle, left, challenges Netherlands' Like Martens, right, during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. Reuters
United States' Julie Ertz, 2nd right, heads the ball during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
Netherlands' goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal guards her goal during the France 2019 Women's World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. AFP
Kelley O' Hara (R) of the United States and Lieke Martens (L) of the Netherlands fall on the ground during the final match between the United States and the Netherlands at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup at Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. Xinhua
United States' Becky Sauerbrunn waits for medical treatment after being injured during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
Netherlands supporters wave flags during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher , left, kicks the ball before Netherlands' Lineth Beerensteyn during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
United States' defender Becky Sauerbrunn (L) and Netherlands' defender Anouk Dekker vie for the ball during the France 2019 Women's World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. AFP
Netherlands' defender Stefanie van der Gragt (R) vies for the ball with United States' forward Alex Morgan (C) during the France 2019 Women's World Cup final football match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. AFP
Referee Stephanie Frappart points to the penalty spot after checking the VAR during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. scores their first goal from the penalty spot. Reuters
Goalkeeper Van Veenendaal of the Netherlands fails to block the shot from Rose Lavelle of the United States during the final match between the United States and the Netherlands at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup at Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. Xinhua
McKall Dodd, foreground center, and Alfredo Calderon, background, join the celebration of the first US goal, at a watch party in New York, Sunday, July 7, 2019, during second half of the US vs. Netherlands Women's World Cup championship match. AP
United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
A U.S. supporter cheers at a watch party on Haulover Sandbar on Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Miami Beach, Fla., after the U.S. scores the first goal during the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands. AP
United States' Rose Lavelle , right, shoots to score her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
Soccer fans celebrate the second US goal at a watch party in New York, Sunday, July 7, 2019, during second half of the US vs. Netherlands Women's World Cup championship match. AP
United States' Rose Lavelle and United States' Alex Morgan celebrate after scoring their side's second goal during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
The United States players run on to the pitch celebrating after the final whistle during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. The US defeated the Netherlands 2-0. AP
United States' Megan Rapinoe holds the trophy celebrating at the end of the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. AP
Fans celebrate after the United States won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer final between against the Netherlands Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. AP
Julie Ertz of the United States celebrates during the awarding ceremony of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup at Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. Xinhua
USA's players celebrate with the trophy after the France 2019 Women's World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. AFP