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 Hong Kong protests turn violent
Protesters wearing gas masks react after the police fired tear gas during an anti-government rally in Tsuen Wan, in Hong Kong, Aug. 25. The protests were triggered by an extradition bill to China in June, now suspended, and evolved into a wider anti-government movement with no end in sight. EPA
By Jung Min-ho
Protesters return tear gas towards the police in Tseun Wan in Hong Kong on Aug. 25, 2019, in the latest opposition to a planned extradition law that has since morphed into a wider call for democratic rights in the semi-autonomous city. AFP
Protesters wearing gas masks in action agains the police during an anti-government rally in Tsuen Wan, in Hong Kong, Aug. 25. EPA
Riot police walk in front of a water cannons truck during an anti-government rally in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, Aug. 25. EPA
An anti-extradition bill protester holds a flag as he attends a march protest at Kwai Chung Sports Ground in Hong Kong, Aug. 25, 2019. Reuters