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.
PHOTOS Man City takes down Team K League 3-1
Ruben Dias of Manchester City FC enters the field for the 2026 Coupang Play Series match against Team K League at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Manchester City FC won 3-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
By Choi Won-suk
Manchester City FC players pose for a photo prior to the 2026 Coupang Play Series match against Team K League at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Wednesday, Aug. 5. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Phil Foden of Manchester City FC attempts a shot during the 2026 Coupang Play Series match against Team K League at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Manchester City FC players celebrate after scoring the team's first goal during the 2026 Coupang Play Series match against Team K League at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Korea Times Photo by Choi Won-suk
Kim Bong-soo, left, of Team K League competes for the ball with Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City FC during the 2026 Coupang Play Series match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Divin Mubama, left, of Manchester City FC is tackeled by Lee Ki-hyeok of Team K League during the 2026 Coupang Play Series match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Phil Foden of Manchester City FC dribbles the ball during the 2026 Coupang Play Series match against Team K League at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City FC reacts after missing a shot during the 2026 Coupang Play Series match against Team K League at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Team K League players celebrate after scoring the team's first goal during the 2026 Coupang Play Series match against Manchester City FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Korea Times Photo by Choi Won-suk
Mateo Kovacic of Manchester City FC, left, competes for the ball with Matheus Oliveira of Team K League during the 2026 Coupang Play Series match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Aug. 5. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk