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.
Annual Thanksgiving parade in NYC
Balloon handlers guide the Spider-Man balloon past Radio City Music Hall during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. AP-Yonhap
By Choi Won-suk
The Big Turkey Spectacular float is escorted by New York City motorcycle police during the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. UPI-Yonhap
The Mario balloon makes its way down the parade route during the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. UPI-Yonhap
A Stuart the Minion balloon floats down the street during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. AFP-Yonhap
A Nutcracker Mouse King-themed bicycle makes its way down the street during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. AFP-Yonhap
The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade makes its way through Manhattan towards Macy's flagship store in New York City, Nov. 27. Celebrating its 99th year, the parade includes marching bands, musical and dance performances, and iconic character balloons. AFP-Yonhap
The Monkey D. Luffy balloon flies during the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. Reuters-Yonhap
Performers take part in the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. Reuters-Yonhap
The Buzz Lightyear balloon floats into Columbus Circle during the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. EPA-Yonhap
A PAC-MAN balloon floats down the street during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. AFP-Yonhap
Children observe the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan in New York City, Nov. 27. Reuters-Yonhap
A Dora the Explorer balloon makes its way down the parade route during the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. UPI-Yonhap
Children observe the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from a window in New York City, Nov. 27. Reuters-Yonhap
A Pikachu and Eevee balloon makes its way down the parade route, as seen from the Warwick New York Hotel during the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. UPI-Yonhap
The 'KPop Demon Hunters' Derpy tiger balloon makes its way down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. AP-Yonhap
Balloon handlers guide the Goku balloon down Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. AP-Yonhap
Macy's Santa Claus reacts as he rides on Santa's Sleigh during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Nov. 27. AP-Yonhap