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Jung Min-ho

Korea Times Politics & City Reporter

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.

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PHOTOS Life on the edge: Cleaning Korea's tallest building

Window cleaners are at work on the 123-story Lotte World Tower, Korea's tallest building, in southern Seoul, Tuesday. The skyscraper has about 42,000 windows. After opening to the public in 2017, the building has its windows cleaned once a year. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulKorea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulKorea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulKorea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulKorea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Jun 10, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Life on the edge: Cleaning Korea's tallest building [PHOTOS]
K-pop

BTS' donation goes to Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation

BTS in New York City / YonhapBy Jung Min-hoA $1-million donation from K-pop boy band BTS and its agency Big Hit Entertainment goes to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc.An agency official told The Korea Times Monday that they chose the organization to donate their money. In the United States, there are reportedly hundreds of groups working for racial justice and the Black Lives Matter movement.“Our donation will be used to sponsor the movement that aims to end racial discrimination and violence (based on race),” the official said.According to the organization's website, its mission is to “eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.” Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi, now famous activists for civil rights, are its co-founders.After the news of BTS' donation, the group's fan-based charity fundraising group “One In An ARMY” announced that it also raised $1 million in donations for Black Lives Matter, matching the amount donated

Jun 9, 2020By Jung Min-ho
BTS' donation goes to Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation
Global Community

Seongnam offers COVID-19 relief funds to marriage immigrants, permanent residents

GettyimagesbankBy Jung Min-hoThe Seongnam city government is offering coronavirus relief funds to marriage immigrants and permanent residents to help them financially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.All F-5 and F-6 visa holders who live there are eligible to receive 100,000 won ($83) each just like Korean residents, in addition to the Gyeonggi provincial government's 100,000 won relief money.According to the city government, more than 5,000 people will benefit from its policy. Those who wish to apply can do so at welfare centers in their regions between June 8 and July 31.Seongnam is among several cities where foreign residents can receive coronavirus relief money if they meet certain requirements. Other cities include Suwon, Goyang, Bucheon, Siheung, Icheon and Ansan.

Jun 8, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Seongnam offers COVID-19 relief funds to marriage immigrants, permanent residents
Sports

World Taekwondo to invest in online training for athletes amid pandemic

World Taekwondo President Choue Chung-won / Courtesy of World TaekwondoBy Jung Min-hoWorld Taekwondo (WT), the sport's global governing body, will invest in online training to keep coaches and athletes active amid the COVID-19 pandemic.A WT official told The Korea Times Monday (KST) that it will begin a two-day online seminar from Thursday to offer training and certification for coaches as part of efforts to keep them prepared and their spirits high ahead of the Tokyo Olympics next year.At Friday's videoconference, WT President Choue Chung-won said he would not just sit back and wait for the crisis to end.“The athletes' committee has a very important role to play in ensuring that WT continues to listen and represent the interests of the athletes,” Choue said.“We encourage the committee to share the views of the athletes on how we should safely return to training and competitions, and together with the medical committee we will use this to develop guidelines.“We have also welcomed their feedback on how athletes are dealing with the current challenges and the id

Jun 8, 2020By Jung Min-ho
World Taekwondo to invest in online training for athletes amid pandemic
Law & Crime

Prosecution drops animal cruelty complaint against ice fishing festival

A tourist catches a trout during the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, Feb. 10. Korea Times fileBy Jung Min-hoThe prosecution has dropped a criminal complaint against Korea's most famous ice fishing festival.According to the Hwacheon county office Sunday, the Chuncheon District Prosecutors' Office recently dismissed the complaint by animal rights activists against the annual event.Given that the country's animal protection law does not apply to fish, the prosecution said it was clear that there were no criminal charges to file against the event host.The winter festival, which brought more than 1.8 million tourists from around the world to a remote mountain town in Gangwon Province last year, has long been denounced by animal rights activists, who view it as “abusive” and “human-focused” amusement.In January, 11 animal rights groups jointly filed a complaint against Hwacheon county head Choi Moon-soon over animal abuse.

Jun 8, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Prosecution drops animal cruelty complaint against ice fishing festival
Foreign Affairs

US envoy to Seoul condemns looters taking advantage of peaceful Floyd protests

U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris. / Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulBy Jung Min-hoU.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris has condemned opportunistic looters who take advantage of peaceful protests against racism as a cover for their crimes in his country.“Most demonstrators across the United States today are formed in peaceful protests against racism, bigotry and hatred. I stand with them. I share the conviction that those beliefs have no place in our society,” Harris said on Facebook Friday.“To be clear, however, I do not stand with those who use peaceful protest as a cover for vandalism, mayhem, and wanton destruction.“And to those voices ― and there are some, already ― who take perverse pleasure in what is happening in America today ... to them I say we'll emerge a better country and a stronger democracy ... and we won't forget.”Harris said he was deeply troubled about the events surrounding the brutal killing of George Floyd, 46, who died on May 25 after being pinned face down to the ground by a white police officer in Minneapolis.

Jun 5, 2020By Jung Min-ho
US envoy to Seoul condemns looters taking advantage of peaceful Floyd protests
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  • More than 100 charged with looting, assaults in California
  • BTS: 'We will stand together' on Black Lives Matter
  • PHOTOS Activists rally in solidarity with US protests against police brutality and racism
  • US embassy in Seoul supports Black Lives Matter movement
  • US embassy takes down 'Black Lives Matter' banner after two days
Photo News

PHOTOS Activists rally in solidarity with US protests against police brutality and racism

A group of activists from religious groups and human rights organizations rally in support of the Black Lives Matter movement near the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Friday, following the death of George Floyd in the United States. Floyd died on Memorial Day after being pinned face down on the ground by a white police officer in Minneapolis. The incident has sparked protests against police brutality and racism around the world. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukKorea Times photo by Choi Won-sukKorea Times photo by Choi Won-sukKorea Times photo by Choi Won-sukKorea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Jun 5, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Activists rally in solidarity with US protests against police brutality and racism [PHOTOS]
  • US envoy to Seoul condemns looters taking advantage of peaceful Floyd protests
Health

Expert warns of coronavirus spike in US after mass protests

Johnnie Williams chants with the crowd during a protest in St. Louis on Monday. St. Louis Post-Dispatch via APBy Jung Min-hoHakim Djaballah.Hundreds of Americans died of COVID-19 every day even when most people in the country were under lockdown in one form or another over coronavirus fears.Now, tens of thousands of people are taking to the streets daily to protest against police brutality and racism ― shouting and walking in crowds ― following the alleged murder of George Floyd.Despite all their good intentions, this should worry health authorities around the world, according to an infectious disease expert.“They should be very worried that a serious rebound of infections may well be on its way since it has been several days of protests across the continental USA … I think the influx of new cases would potentially be even more drastic,” Hakim Djaballah, former CEO of the Institut Pasteur Korea, told The Korea Times.“These protesters will run back to their homes and neighborhoods not knowing if they were infected or not. This can easily result in the emergenc

Jun 3, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Expert warns of coronavirus spike in US after mass protests
  • Pandemic forgotten in US amid riots
  • More than 900 US virus deaths in past 24 hours: tracker
  • 'Time for a change': Anti-racism protesters march across US
  • WHO chief warns virus is worsening globally
Global Community

Korea to drop the term 'alien' from ID cards for foreigners

Alien Registration Card / Courtesy of Ministry of JusticeBy Jung Min-hoThe government will drop the term “alien” from the identification cards for foreign residents and replace it with a more neutral term.The Ministry of Justice said Monday that it will change the name of the Alien Registration Card ― after using it for 54 years.The decision comes after the ministry's advisory group recommended using a different name, such as “Foreign National Card,” “Foreign Residence Card” or “Residence Card,” saying that many have come to feel that the term “alien” has negative connotations.The ministry is expected to choose one of the suggestions for the new cards and change the design.“We hope that foreign residents here will feel more included with the new name,” a ministry official said. “We will continue to listen to many people and try to reflect their voices in new policies.”

Jun 1, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Korea to drop the term 'alien' from ID cards for foreigners
Foreign Affairs

Koreans in US warned over violent protests

A law enforcement officer takes position as a building burns during nationwide unrest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Los Angeles, California, May 30, 2020. ReutersLos Angeles police officers watch a police car burn during a protest in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 30, 2020, Protests were held throughout the country over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after Minneapolis police officers restrained him on May 25. APBy Jung Min-hoKoreans in the United States have been warned to avoid large gatherings and follow the advice of authorities after violent protests, looting and arson erupted across the country over George Floyd's death.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monday, 26 cases of property damage have been reported by Korean businesspeople in the U.S.With the protests against police brutality and violence intensifying, the ministry has set up an emergency headquarters to protect citizens. Vice Minister Lee Tae-ho will hold a meeting with 10 top officials in the country.“All offices are keeping in close contact with ci

Jun 1, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Koreans in US warned over violent protests
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