Korea Times Editorial Reporter
I am an editorial writer at The Korea Times, focusing on foreign policy, North Korea and domestic politics. My key areas of interest include North Korea, foreign interference in elections, election integrity, cyberattacks and human rights. Prior to joining the Editorial Board, I served as both Politics Desk editor and Culture Desk editor. During my career, I have reported on the Presidential Office under the Lee Myung-bak administration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Assembly.
Retired Colonel Cheong Kyu-phil's life was shrouded in secrecy until March 2019 when he retired from the military after completing 37 years of service and transitioned to civilian life. During his military career, he served as both a covert agent and military attaché at South Korea's mission in China.
Hwang Gyu-tae, 86, found himself engulfed in a maelstrom of emotions as he flipped through the pages of his newly published photobook, titled "Before Blowing Up."
Lee Seoung-ho felt his heart was sinking when four children’s graves near a Catholic cemetery caught his eye six years ago. The cemetery, which is home to 37 tombs of Catholic martyrs sacrificed in the bloody persecution in the 19th century, is part of the Hanti Martyrs' Shrine Pilgrimage, a 45.6- kilometer route stretched along Mount Palgong in the rustic southeastern county of Chilgok, North Gyeongsang Province.
Over the past three decades, Hahm Sung-deuk has closely observed the unfolding of various political events, and how they have influenced the decisions of different presidents, which either bolstered or undermined their leadership.
Seo Min-kyu's performance on the ice was akin to that of an artist.
"The Birth of Korea," a documentary depicting the life of South Korea’s first president, Syngman Rhee (1875-1965), has quickly become a must-see film for moviegoers across the country since its release on Feb. 1.
There's a saying that goes, "A barking dog never bites."
There have generally been two types of first ladies in Korea.
Foreign policy observers are expressing confusion and concern while closely monitoring the risky military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. This collaboration has raised alarms not only in South Korea but also in the United States.