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PHOTOS Harvest in full swing
Children take part in a rice harvesting event at the Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park in Seoul, Oct. 26. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
Oct 30, 2026
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Choi Won-suk
Korea Times Photo Reporter
Choi Won-suk is a photojournalist at The Korea Times. Before joining the newspaper, he also worked as a photojournalist with AFP and St. Joseph News-Press in Missouri. He spent 13 years in the United States, graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism degree (Cum Laude) from the University of Missouri - Columbia and a Master of Arts in Photography from Ohio University - Athens. Over the past 11 years, Choi covered various news events such as presidential elections, the 2019 North Korea-United States Hanoi Summit and 2022 Qatar World Cup. But above all, Choi believes in local journalism and finds a lot of joy telling life stories of ordinary citizens in small neighborhoods.
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Centuries-old embers light up Haman night sky
The 2026 Haman Nakhwa Nori takes place at Mujinjeong Pavilion in Haman, South Gyeongsang Province, Korea, Oct. 15. The traditional fireworks display gets its name from the Korean word "nakhwa," meaning "falling flowers," which describes the mesmerizing shower of flames. Hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization, the special event welcomed around 1,500 Japanese tourists.
Oct 20, 2026
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PHOTOS Baton passes to Qatar: The road to 2030 Asian Games begins
Qatari equestrian Jassim Al Kuwari carries the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Oct. 4. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Oct 5, 2026
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PHOTOS Team Korea's defining moments at Asian Games
South Korea's Yeo Seo-jeong performs on the balance beam in the women's artistic gymnastics team final at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium Rainbow Hall during the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 23. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
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PHOTOS No 'Last Dance' yet: Veteran B-boy Hongten spins On
Kim Hong-yul (Hongten) of South Korea competes against Japan's Shigeyuki Nakarai (Shigekix) in the B-Boys Gold Medal breaking match at the Aichi Sky Expo Hall F during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan, Oct. 3. Kim won the silver medal. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
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PHOTOS From Syria to Asian Games: refugees' unyielding journey
Talah Alhassan Alhinide of the Asian Refugee Team steps onto the mat before the women’s -49 kg Round of 16 taekwondo match against China’s Ma Jingyue at the Toyohashi Gymnasium during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan, Oct. 2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
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PHOTOS Virtual taekwondo makes historic Asian Games debut
Thailand’s Tongchan Sasikarn and Mongolia’s Lkhagva Badam compete in a virtual taekwondo match at the Toyohashi Gymnasium during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan, Oct. 2. Tongchan won the match. Virtual taekwondo made its debut as an official sport at this year's Asian Games. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
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Sports
WEEKENDER Beyond the podium: Embracing true diversity in Korean sports
NAGOYA, Japan — When the Korean men’s 3x3 basketball team secured a historic Asian Games gold medal here last week, the celebrations back home were muted. That same quiet greeted the nation’s canoe sprint athletes as they paddled their way to the podium. There was only one Asian Games event for that time slot that made it to viewers through the major broadcast television networks in Seoul: early-round baseball. The Asian Games, promoted with grand “Imagine One Asia” banners, are designed to project unity. But for Korea, the competition has exposed a strict, deeply unequal domestic sports culture — one that divides far more than it unites, valuing TV ratings and outdated labels over athletic skill. The broadcast blackout was not a deliberate affront, but a reflection of a TV industry tied to profit. Just months ago, major broadcast networks championing the “public’s right to watch” criticized cable channel JTBC for securing exclusive rights to show the World Cup and the Winter Olympics. However, when faced with the cold reality of television ratings, those same network
Oct 2, 2026
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PHOTOS S. Korean judokas shine in Nagoya with gold and bronze medals
South Korea's Huh Mimi (in blue) competes against Mongolia's Terbish Ariunzaya during the women's -57-kilogram judo final for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 1. Huh won the gold medal. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Oct 1, 2026
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PHOTOS Smash hit: South Korea's badminton double gold
South Korea’s An Se-young competes in the women’s singles badminton semifinals against Japan’s Yamaguchi Akane on Day 10 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, Ichinomiya, Japan, Sept. 29. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
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