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Jung Min-ho

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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 Miss Mexico wins Miss World 2018

By Jung Min-hoMiss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon has become the first woman of the country to be crowned Miss World. The 26-year-old model took the title at the 68th annual Miss World contest held in Sanya, China, Dec. 8.Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon, 26, celebrates after winning the Miss World 2018 title in Sanya, Hainan island, China, Dec. 8. Reuters Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon, reacts as she is crowned after winning the 68th Miss World 2018 contest in Sanya, Hainan island, China, Dec. 8. EPA Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon, 26, holds her crown after winning the Miss World 2018 title in Sanya, Hainan island, China, Dec. 8. Reuters Miss World 2018 finalists, from left, Miss Thailand Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan, Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo, Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon, Miss Jamaica Kadijah Robinson and Miss Belarus Maria Vasilevich stand on stage during the 68th Miss World contest final, in Sanya on the tropical Chinese island of Hainan on Dec/ 8. Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon went on to be crowned Miss World 2018. AFP

Dec 12, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Miss Mexico wins Miss World 2018 [PHOTOS]
Health

Korea reports 300% surge in pot smuggling from North America

Pot-infused drink and other food products made with the drug are displayed at the Korea Customs Service's Incheon office on Tuesday. YonhapBy Jung Min-hoThe Korea Customs Service has reported a surge in marijuana smuggling from North America.The Incheon office said Tuesday that its officials had seized 27 kilograms of marijuana over the past 11 months, a 337 percent surge from the same period last year.After the U.S. state of California and Canada legalized recreational use of the drug earlier this year, the office discovered 182 illegal pot-smuggling cases, a 314 percent spike from last year.“We have seized not just cannabis plants and powder but also jellies and chocolates made with the drug,” a customs official said.The office also warned Korean residents and visitors to such countries not to smoke the drug, saying those who ignore the warning could face criminal charges when they return to Korea.

Dec 11, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Korea reports 300% surge in pot smuggling from North America
  • Police warning: Korean weed smokers in Canada to face criminal charges
Travel & Food

India starts offering visas on arrival for Korean tourists

It is now easier for Koreans to visit India for events like the annual eight-day Vrischikolsavam festival, which featured a colorful procession of decorated elephants, along with drum and trumpets concerts, at Sree Poornathrayeesa temple in Kochi on Dec. 5. ReutersBy Jung Min-hoSouth Koreans can now fly into India and get a visa on arrival.Indian media reported earlier this week that the country's home ministry has approved South Korea as the only country other than Japan eligible for the visa-on-arrival facility at airports in six cities ― Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.The new system will allow South Korean passport holders to enjoy double entry for a period not exceeding 60 days for business, tourism, conferences and medical purposes.The visa fee is 2,000 rupees ($28).Previously, India offered visa-on-arrival services to citizens of 12 countries. But services were stopped in November 2014 after the launch of the e-Tourist Visa scheme.

Dec 11, 2018By Jung Min-ho
India starts offering visas on arrival for Korean tourists
Law & Crime

Man faces murder charge for killing Filipina wife

By Jung Min-hoA Korean man is being investigated for allegedly killing his Filipina wife, police said Monday.According to the Yangsan Police Station in South Gyeongsang Province, the suspect, 59, was apprehended at his home at 10 p.m. Tuesday after allegedly stabbing his 38-year-old wife to death.Police said they received a call from the man, who confessed his alleged crime on the phone.When they arrived, he was unconscious. He was taken to a hospital immediately. Police said his injuries are not life-threatening.The woman reportedly came to Korea seven years ago after the couple married.

Dec 11, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Man faces murder charge for killing Filipina wife
Tech & Science

Japan confirms Huawei ban over security fears

Japan has effectively banned China's Huawei and ZTE from official contracts, following the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer in Canada at the behest of the U.S. government for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions against Iran. AFPBy Jung Min-hoJapan has decided effectively to exclude Chinese telecom equipment providers Huawei and ZTE from public procurement from April over national security concerns.The decision comes after the United States, Australia and New Zealand barred the use of equipment from the companies in their next-generation 5G infrastructure rollout amid concerns of possible links with China's government.“It is extremely crucial not to procure equipment that embeds malicious functions including information theft and destruction,” Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said at a press conference after meeting cybersecurity officials.But he did not explicitly name the companies in question, apparently in consideration of the potential impact on diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Beijing.Japan's big three mobile phone carriers ― SoftBank, NT

Dec 11, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Japan confirms Huawei ban over security fears
Tech & Science

Japan to stop buying Huawei, ZTE equipment

A man walks by a Huawei logo at a shopping mall in Shanghai, China, Dec. 6. ReutersBy Jung Min-hoJapan is set to ban government use of telecom products from Huawei and ZTE over national security concerns surrounding the Chinese companies.Relevant government agencies will likely reach an agreement as early as Monday to ban the companies from taking part in government procurement, according to local media.Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the move was aimed at preventing cyberattacks and the leaking of confidential information.“Ensuring the cyber security of government agencies has become increasingly important. We will deal with the matter from various perspectives,” he said.Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya also pledged efforts to ensure security.The move comes days after Meng Wanzhou, 46, the chief financial officer and daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Vancouver, from where she may well be extradited to the United States. She is suspected of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.The news has touched off a diplomatic firestorm between the two world

Dec 9, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Japan to stop buying Huawei, ZTE equipment
  • China urges Canada to free Huawei CFO or face consequences
  • China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei executive
Books

Michelle Obama calls Facebook chief Sandberg's 'lean in' advice 'a lie'

Michelle Obama attends an event at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London on Dec. 3. ReutersBy Jung Min-hoMichelle Obama is not a fan of Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg's “lean in” advice for working women.As part of her “Becoming” book tour at the Barclays Center, New York, Saturday (local time), the former first lady said the advice from Sandberg's book, “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead,” is simply “a lie.”“Marriage still ain't equal,” Obama reportedly said. “It ain't equal. I tell women that whole 'you can have it all' ― nope, not at the same time; that's a lie. It's not always enough to lean in, because that s―- doesn't work.” In the book published in 2013, Sandberg claimed women should assert themselves more at work and in their communities to avoid ending up in subordinate positions.The book has drawn fans and critics alike. Some feminists said feminism should not be used for privileged women like Sandberg as a tool to advance their careers and sell books.

Dec 6, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Michelle Obama calls Facebook chief Sandberg's 'lean in' advice 'a lie'
Tech & Science

Korea welcomes Tumblr's no-porn policy

Tumblr has long been a major headache for the Korea Communications Standards Commission. APBy Jung Min-hoKorea's internet censorship body has welcomed Tumblr's no-porn policy, which is set to take effect on Dec. 17.“Tumblr informed us early Tuesday of its new policy against explicit adult content … We have noticed that it has already started removing some of such content,” the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) said Wednesday.The New York-based social networking site announced Monday (local time) that it will remove “photos, videos, and GIFs” displaying explicit material, including human genitalia, “female-presenting nipples” and sex acts.The move came only days after child pornography was found on its platform, which resulted in the Tumblr app being pulled from the Apple App Store.Tumblr has long been a haven for all kinds of adult content, which many believe greatly helped the company grow into what it is today. For the KCSC, it was a major headache.From January to June 2017 alone, the KCSC sent Tumblr more than 22,000 reques

Dec 6, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Korea welcomes Tumblr's no-porn policy
Tech & Science

Top Huawei executive arrested in Canada at US request

The chief financial officer of China's global telecommunications giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States, triggering a strong protest from Beijing. AFPBy Jung Min-hoHuawei's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou has been arrested in Canada at the request of U.S. authorities. She is pictured at VTB Capital's "RUSSIA CALLING" investment forum in Moscow on Oct. 2, 2014. EPAThe chief financial officer of Chinese tech giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada.Canada's Department of Justice said Wednesday (local time) that Meng Wanzhou, 46, who is also the deputy chair of the company's board and the daughter of its founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Vancouver on Dec. 1 on suspicion of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.She is now facing extradition to the United States.“She is sought for extradition by the United States and a bail hearing has been set for Friday,” Justice Department spokesman Ian McLeod told the Globe and Mail, a local paper. “As there is a publication ban in effect, we cannot provide any further detail at t

Dec 6, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Top Huawei executive arrested in Canada at US request
  • Huawei suppliers' stocks hammered after CFO's arrest in Canada
Foreign Affairs

Koreans in France warned of Saturday protest

Protesters wearing yellow vests (gilets jaunes) wave flares and French flags near the Arc de Triomphe during a demonstration over high fuel prices on the Champs-Elysee in Paris on Dec. 1. EPAA container burns in Marseille, France, after a demonstration by the “yellow vest” protest group against higher diesel prices, Dec. 1. ReutersBy Jung Min-hoWith France's yellow vests (gilets jaunes) vowing to continue their anti-government protests across the country Saturday, Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a safety warning to Koreans living or visiting there.“Try to avoid visiting tourist attractions such as the Champs-Elysees avenue, Tuileries Garden and Place du Trocadero as protesters and police are expected to clash in such places,” the ministry wrote on Facebook Tuesday. “Please refrain from going out at night and pay more attention to your safety.”This came after about 36,000 French people took to the streets on Dec. 1 in protest against rising fuel taxes and the high cost of living. Many violently clashed with police, torching cars, vandal

Dec 6, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Koreans in France warned of Saturday protest
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