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.
New Year's celebrations around the world
By Jung Min-ho
Fireworks illuminated the night skies around the world.
From Moscow's Red Square to Sydney's Opera House and beyond, revelers welcomed the year of 2019 with confetti and smiles.
Revelers enjoy during New Year celebrations in Moscow's Red Square, Russia, January 1, 2019. Reuters
By Jung Min-ho
Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
People cheer during a New Year countdown at the Eastwood Shopping Mall in suburban Quezon city northeast of Manila, Philippines. AP
Entertainers gather at the countdown event to celebrate the arrival of 2019 at Beijing Olympic Park in Beijing, China. EPA
Fireworks ignite next to the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany. EPA
Fireworks explode over the harbor and the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia. EPA
Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece. Reuters
Trotters compete during the traditional horse race celebrating the New Year at Kincsem Park Racecourse in Budapest, Hungary. EPA
Palestinian people take a picture on the beach at sunset a few hours prior to the New Year's celebrations, west of in Gaza city. AFP
A couple kiss during a ceremony to celebrate the New Year in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters