Choi Won-suk is a photojournalist at The Korea Times. Before joining the newspaper, he also worked as a photojournalist with AFP and St. Joseph News-Press in Missouri. He spent 13 years in the United States, graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism degree (Cum Laude) from the University of Missouri - Columbia and a Master of Arts in Photography from Ohio University - Athens. Over the past 11 years, Choi covered various news events such as presidential elections, the 2019 North Korea-United States Hanoi Summit and 2022 Qatar World Cup. But above all, Choi believes in local journalism and finds a lot of joy telling life stories of ordinary citizens in small neighborhoods.
Chaos in Hong Kong
Protesters react after tear gas was fired by the police during a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms outside Central Government Complex in Hong Kong, China, August 5, 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
By Choi Won-suk
Protesters react after tear gas was fired by the police during a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms outside Central Government Complex in Hong Kong, China, August 5, 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
A combination picture shows anti-extradition bill protesters wearing an eyepatch, in reference to a demonstrator that was injured at previous day's clashes with police during a protest inside the airport terminal in Hong Kong, China August 12, 2019. Reuters
An injured young female medic receives medical assistance after being hit by a pellet round in the right eye during a demonstration in Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood in Hong Kong, China, August 11, 2019. Picture taken August 11, 2019. Reuters
Xu Luying, spokesperson for mainland China's Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council, speaks concerning the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, at a press conference in Beijing on July 29, 2019. AFP
Anti-extradition bill demonstrators attend a protest at the arrival hall of Hong Kong Airport, China August 9, 2019. Reuters
Protesters stand as they occupy Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport in Hong Kong, China, 12 August 2019. According to media reports, the Airport Authority said it is virtually shutting down the airport, one of the busiest in the world, as thousands of protesters occupied both the arrival and departure halls of Chek Lap Kok. Hong Kong has been gripped for weeks by mass protests, which began in June 2019 over a now-suspended extradition bill to China and have developed into an anti-government movement. EPA
A protester wears a goggle with a word "Return" during a protest at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. It is reported that police shot a woman in the eye with a projectile Sunday night during confrontations between protesters and police. AP
Protesters gather near an information board during a protest at the Hong Kong International Airport, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. One of the world's busiest airports canceled all flights after thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters crowded into the main terminal Monday afternoon. AP
Protesters walk on a highway near Hong Kong's international airport following a protest against the police brutality and the controversial extradition bill on August 12, 2019. - Hong Kong airport authorities cancelled all remaining departing and arriving flights at the major travel hub on August 12, after thousands of protesters entered the arrivals hall to stage a demonstration. AFP
Protesters walk on a highway near Hong Kong's international airport following a protest against the police brutality and the controversial extradition bill on August 12, 2019. - Hong Kong airport authorities cancelled all remaining departing and arriving flights at the major travel hub on August 12, after thousands of protesters entered the arrivals hall to stage a demonstration. AFP
Police gets ready to fire tear gas a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms at Admiralty in Hong Kong, China, August 5, 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Anti-extradition bill protesters react from tear gas as riot police try to disperse them during a protest at Admiralty in Hong Kong, China August 5, 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Anti-extradition bill protesters react from tear gas as riot police try to disperse them during a protest at Admiralty in Hong Kong, China August 5, 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Riot policemen move forward to protesters during the anti-extradition bill protest in Hong Kong, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. AP
A riot policeman gestures as police disperse the residents and protesters at Sham Shui Po district in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. AP
A riot policeman gestures as police disperse the protesters at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Anti-extradition bill protesters react from tear gas as riot police try to disperse them during a protest at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, China August 4 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Anti-extradition bill protesters are seen among the smoke during a protest in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China, August 4, 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
A man leaves after a canister of tear gas was set off as riot police try to disperse the protesters during a protest at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, China August 4 2019. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Riot police use pepper spray against protesters during the anti-extradition bill protest in Hong Kong, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. AP
Policemen charge and arrest protesters inside the Tai Koo MTR station during the anti-extradition bill protest in Hong Kong, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. AP
An umbrella is abandoned as protesters pull back from tear gas on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. AP