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 Cheers to beer and chicken: Daegu Chimac Festival opens
Visitors to the Daegu Chimac Festival make a toast during the event at Duryu Park in Daegu, Wednesday. Yonhap
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
The annual Daegu Chimac Festival is in full swing (July 17-21).
Fans of chicken and beer from all over the country have visited the city to enjoy the combo ― known as “chimac” or “chimaek,” a portmanteau of “chicken” and “maekju” (beer) in Korean.
Daegu's surrounding areas have many poultry farms and the city is the origin of several franchise brands that have made successful inroads overseas.
The festival showcases various programs under five themes related to chicken and beer to entertain visitors.
It is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Visitors take a selfie while holding cans of Cass beer. Yonhap
Chicken and beer lovers enjoy the festival. Yonhap