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 First snow of the season falls in Seoul
The first snow of the season falls at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Saturday. Yonhap
By Jung Min-ho
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Snow falls on the "comfort woman" statue in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, Saturday. Yonhap
Vehicles are covered with snow in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Saturday. Yonhap
A village is covered with snow in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Saturday. Yonhap
Children roll snow into a snowman in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, Saturday. Yonhap
Korea's first snow was observed on Oct. 18 around Mount Seorak, according to the Seorak National Park office of the Korean National Park Service.