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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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Trapped along borders

A Palestinian protester poses with smoke candle during clashes with Israeli troops on the eastern border of the Gaza Strip, 18 September 2023. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, at least five Palestinians were wounded during the clashes near the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip. EPA-Yonhap A Palestinian youth takes cover behind a concrete block during clashes with Israeli troops on the eastern border of the Gaza Strip, 18 September 2023. EPA-Yonhap A bomb explodes during clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers near the Israel-Gaza border fence on September 22, 2023. AFP-Yonhap A Palestinian demonstrator uses a slingshot to hurl rocks towards Israeli soldiers during a rally near the Israel-Gaza border fence east of Gaza City on September 22, 2023. AFP-Yonhap A Palestinian protester waves Palestinian flags amidst tear gas smoke, during clashes with Israeli troops on the eastern border of the Gaza Strip, 15 September 2023. EPA-Yonhap A man on crutches watches as a Palestinian protester throws back a tear gas canister dur

Sep 29, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Trapped along borders
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Harvest season arrives

A farmer dries harvested grains in a courtyard in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Sept. 11. Yonhap A combine harvester is seen as it harvests corns at a farm near Brasilia, Brazil August 22, 2023. Reuters-Yonhap Mana Maya Shrestha, 47, is seen through the mating chamber as she collects eggs from Black Soldier Flies at a farm run by seven women entrepreneurs from Bhardev village on the outskirts of Lalitpur, Nepal July 27, 2023. Reuters-Yonhap Indian Muslim students decorate a flower carpet or 'Pookalam' during a flower carpet competition as part of the Onam festival celebrations in Chennai, India, 24 August 2023. Epa-Yonhap People buy flowers and necessary Pooja items at flower market for Varamahalakshmi festival celebration, in Bangalore, India, 25 August 2023. Epa-Yonhap In this photo taken on August 23, 2023, oyster farmers maneuver their boat at an oyster farm at Qiangjiao town in Ningbo, in China?s eastern Zhejiang Province. AFP-Yonhap This aerial photo taken on Aug. 26, 2023 shows farmers harvesting gorgon fruit at Shenyu Village of Taizhou City, east

Sep 25, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Harvest season arrives
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More than 2,800 killed by earthquake in Morocco

People react during the funeral of two victims of the deadly earthquake, in Moulay Brahim, Morocco, September 10, 2023. Reuters-Yonhap A woman reacts standing infront of her earthquake-damaged house in the old city in Marrakesh on Sept. 9. A powerful earthquake that shook Morocco late September 8 killed more than 600 people, interior ministry figures showed, sending terrified residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night. AFP-Yonhap A damaged vehicle is pictured in the historic city of Marrakech, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, Sept. 9. Reuters-Yonhap A woman evacuates with her belongings through the rubble in the earthquake-damaged old city of Marrakesh on Sept. 9.  AFP-Yonhap A woman and her daughter stand outside her home after an earthquake in Moulay Ibrahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9. AP-Yonhap People affected by the earthquake use a football goal frame to make a tent, after their homes were damaged, in Moulay Ibrahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9. AP-Yonhap A cracked mosque

Sep 11, 2023By Choi Won-suk
More than 2,800 killed by earthquake in Morocco
  • Morocco survivors seek aid as earthquake toll passes 2,100
  • Morocco earthquake toll passes 2,800 as rescuers search for survivors
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Super moon lights up the sky

A full moon known as the "Blue Moon" rises behind the Temple of Poseidon, in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, Aug. 30. Reuters-Yonhap Brandon Williamson #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the San Francisco Giants while an almost full moon rises behind him in the fourth inning at Oracle Park on Aug. 29, in San Francisco, California. AFP-Yonhap Vehicles travel over the Coronado bridge as the moon rises in the distance in Coronado, California, U.S., Aug. 29. Reuters-Yonhap A supermoon rises through clouds over the skyline of lower Manhattan, Aug. 1, as seen from West Orange, N.J. Stargazers are in for a double treat on Wednesday night, Aug. 30: a rare blue supermoon with Saturn peeking from behind. The cosmic curtain rises Wednesday night with the second full moon of August, the reason it’s considered blue. It’s dubbed a supermoon because it’s closer to Earth than usual, appearing especially big and bright. AP-Yonhap A supermoon rises beyond a beer sign at Kauffmann Stadium during a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the New

Sep 1, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Super moon lights up the sky
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Anger rises as Fukushima water released into Pacific Ocean

An activist takes part in a protest against Japan’s discharge of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, in Seoul, Korea, Aug. 26. The letters on her face read "JUST STOP."  Reuters-Yonhap Protesters hold signs reading "Don't repeat Fukushima," top right, "Don't expose people to radiation anymore," center right, and "Radioactive, don't throw polluted water into the sea," bottom right, as they take part in a rally against the Japanese government's plan to release treated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the ocean, outside the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Aug. 22. The release of wastewater from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific will begin on Aug. 24, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Aug. 22, despite opposition from fishermen and protests by China. AFP-Yonhap Members of environmental civic groups shout slogans during a rally to denounce the Japanese government's decision to release treated radioactive water into the sea from the damaged Fukus

Aug 28, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Anger rises as Fukushima water released into Pacific Ocean
  • Korea to conduct 100-day intensive inspection into seafood imports on Fukushima woes
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PSG beat Jeonbuk 3-0

Neymar Jr of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the preseason friendly match with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors hosted by Coupang Play Series at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on Thursday evening. PSG beat Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-0. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain greets the fans during the preseason friendly match with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors hosted by Coupang Play Series at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on Thursday evening. PSG beat Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-0. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul Neymar Jr of Paris Saint-Germain dribbles the ball during the preseason friendly match with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors hosted by Coupang Play Series at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on Thursday evening. PSG beat Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-0. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul Ismael Gharbi of Paris Saint-Germain competes for the ball with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' Moon Seon-min during the preseason friendly match hosted by Coupang Play Series at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on Thursday evening. PSG beat Jeonbu

Aug 4, 2023By Choi Won-suk
PSG beat Jeonbuk 3-0
  • Lee Kang-in comes off bench as PSG beat Jeonbuk in preseason friendly
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Deadly floods hitting several countries at once

Residents evacuate on a bulldozer in flood-hit Zhuozhou in northern China's Hebei province, south of Beijing, Aug. 2. China's capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days. Among the hardest hit areas is Zhuozhou, a small city that borders Beijing's southwest. AP-Yonhap Paramilitary police officers evacuate residents stranded by floodwaters in Xincuo town of Fuqing city, after Typhoon Doksuri made landfall and brought heavy rainfall in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, July 29. Reuters-Yonhap People walk through damaged road and vehicles swept by floodwaters in the Mentougou district as continuous rain fall triggers alerts in Beijing, July 31. AP-Yonhap A firefighter evacuates a baby stranded by floodwaters following heavy rainfall in the Fangshan district of Beijing, July 31. Reuters-Yonhap A traditional gate is seen inundated by flood waters in the Miaofengshan area on the outskirts of Beijing, Aug. 1. Chinese state media report some have died and others are missing amid flooding in the mountains surrounding the capital Be

Aug 3, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Deadly floods hitting several countries at once
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AT Madrid beat Manchester City 2-1

Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses for a team photo before the preseason friendly match with Atletico Madrid at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday evening. AT Madrid beat Manchester City 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Fans show their support during the preseason friendly match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday evening. AT Madrid beat Manchester City 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City interacts in the dugout prior to the preseason friendly match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City at Seoul World Cup Stadium  on Sunday evening. AT Madrid beat Manchester City 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Manchester City's Erling Haaland shakes hands with Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann before the preseason friendly match hosted by Coupang Play Series at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday evening.  AT Madrid beat Manchester City 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Players of the Manchester City pose for a team photo before the

Jul 31, 2023By Choi Won-suk
AT Madrid beat Manchester City 2-1
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Team K League upsets Atletico Madrid in 3-2 win

Players of Atletico Madrid pose for a team photo before the friendly match with Team K League at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday evening. Team K League beat AT Madrid 3-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk  Atletico Madrid's Samuel Lino competes for the ball with Team K League's Joo Min-Kyu during a friendly match at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday evening. Team K League beat AT Madrid 3-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk  Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann competes for the ball with Team K League's Seol Young-woo during a friendly match at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday evening. Team K League beat AT Madrid 3-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk  Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann takes a shot on goal as Team K League's Seol Young-woo attempts to block during a friendly match at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday evening. Team K League beat AT Madrid 3-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk  Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata competes for the ball with Team K League's Kim Young-Gwon during a friendly match at Seoul World Cup Stadi

Jul 28, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Team K League upsets Atletico Madrid in 3-2 win
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Earth is suffering

A stray dog's head is stuck in a plastic jar in search of food at a village near the Jakhau port, after the Cyclone Biparjoy landfall in Jakhau, in the Kutch district of the western state of Gujarat, India, June 17. EPA-Yohhap Garbage is unloaded into the Pine Tree Acres Landfill in Lenox Township, Mich., July 28, 2022. AP-Yonhap A worker sorts plastic bottles at Sri Lanka's largest plastic recycling facility Eco Spindles, in Horana, June 16. AFP-Yonhap This aerial view shows people searching for recyclable material for resale at a landfill in Iraq's southern city of Basra, June 22. AFP-Yonhap A youth poses for a picture while searching for recyclable material for resale in a landfill in Basra, June 22. AFP-Yonhap Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate flood-trapped residents in Wanzhou District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 4. EPA-Yonhap A man pulls a handcart carrying a boy as they wade through a road flooded by heavy monsoon rainfall in Lahore, Pakistan, July 5. Officials say heavy monsoon rains have la

Jul 25, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Earth is suffering
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