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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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In Ukraine, daily life goes on amid ongoing war

A saxophonist practices in a manufacturing plant where visually impaired people used to work until it was shuttered following a Russian air assault in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 30. Losing the place of work is just one of a multitude of challenges that people with visual impairments face across Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. AP-Yonhap A local resident carries his family photos as he leaves his house ruined in a Russian rocket attack in Stari Petrivtsi close to Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, June 16. AP-Yonhap A serviceman of the 68th Oleksa Dovbush Separate Jaeger Brigade checks a national flag installed on a house of culture in the newly liberated village of Blahodatne, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the front line in Donetsk Region, Ukraine June 17. Reuters-Yonhap A local man collects documents inside his house damaged by a Russian rocket strike on a residential neighbourhood in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, June 21. AP-Yonhap People from the damaged buildings take shelter at a car parking as an air raid alert sounds at the site

Jun 28, 2023By Choi Won-suk
In Ukraine, daily life goes on amid ongoing war
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Trapped at borders

Migrants reach out from the border wall for food from an aid agency as the wait between the primary and secondary border fences as United States prepares to lift COVID-19 era Title 42 restrictions that have blocked migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum since 2020, near San Diego, Calif., U.S., May 11. Reuters-Yonhap Migrants cross the Rio Bravo on an inflatable mattress into the United States from Matamoros, Mexico, Tuesday, May 9. AP-Yonhap Migrants cross the Rio Grande into the U.S. with a baby in a suitcase, as seen from Matamoros, Mexico, Wednesday, May 10. AP-Yonhap A woman looks on before she attempts to cross the Rio Grande river into the U.S. from Matamoros, state of Tamaulipas, Mexico on May 9. AFP-Yonhap Migrants await transfer by bus to Nicaragua from Paso Canoas, a border town between Panama and Costa Rica, in Paso Canoas, Panama, May 10. EPA-Yonhap A Venezuelan migrant, carrying a girl on his shoulders, walks across the Darien Gap from Colombia to Panama in hopes of reaching the U.S., Tuesday, May 9. AP-Yonhap Victoria, a se

May 18, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Trapped at borders
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Ramadan prayers around the globe

Muslim worshippers perform a night prayer called 'tarawih' during the eve of the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Turkey at Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. APKashmiri Muslims shop ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. APChildren wave from a train as they travel to their homes to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, in Karachi, Pakistan, 18 April 2023. Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the three day festival marking the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, it will be observed on 21 or 22 of April depending on the lunar calendar. Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major holidays in Islam.  EPAPeople buy traditional lanterns in Sayyeda Zeinab market in preparation ahead of the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. APBelievers walk through the courtyard of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in the early hours of April 18, 2023 on Laylat al-Q

Apr 19, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Ramadan prayers around the globe
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Sandstorm chokes northern China

A woman and a child wearing face masks and goggles sit on a scooter as a gust of dust and sand storm sweep through Beijing, Tuesday, April 11. AP-Yonhap People wearing face masks walk across a traffic intersection near the Central Business District as a gust of dust and sand storm sweep through Beijing, Tuesday, April 11. AP-Yonhap A woman wearing a scarf presses her face mask as a gust of dust and sand storm sweep through Beijing, Tuesday, April 11. AP-Yonhap A person wearing a respirator rides a bicycle during a dust and sand storm in the central business district in Beijing, Tuesday, April 11 The latest in a series of dust and sand storms sent air quality indices soaring in China's capital overnight on Monday and into Tuesday. AP-Yonhap A woman wearing a face mask and shield braves through a strong wind on a street as capital city is hit by dust and sand storm in Beijing, Tuesday, April 11. AP-Yonhap Women wearing face masks brave through a strong wind on a street as capital city is hit by dust and sand storm in Beijing, Tuesday, April 11. AP-Yonhap P

Apr 13, 2023By Choi Won-suk
Sandstorm chokes northern China
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World Cup 2022 Final - Argentina vs France

Fireworks go off during a ceremony before the start of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. AP Argentina's Lionel Messi sings the anthem before the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec.18, 2022. AP France's Kylian Mbappe (front) and Argentina's Lionel Messi hug ahead of their 2022 FIFA World Cup final football match at Lusail Iconic Stadium. TASS Argentina's Lionel Messi jumps for the ball with France's Dayot Upamecano, right, during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. AP Argentina's Julian Alvarez, background, France's Dayot Upamecano, right, and France's Raphael Varane challenge for the ball during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. AP Argentina's Angel Di Maria connects a shot during the World Cup final soccer match betwee

Dec 19, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Final - Argentina vs France
  • Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
  • Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party
  • Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory
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World Cup 2022 France vs Morocco

Theo Hernandez (R, front) of France shoots to score during the Semifinal match between France and Morocco of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec. 14, 2022. REUTERS France's Theo Hernandez scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. AP France's Theo Hernandez celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. AP Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - France v Morocco - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - December 14, 2022. France's Theo Hernandez celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS France's Olivier Giroud and Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq vie for the ball as Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi looks on, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. AP Fran

Dec 15, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 France vs Morocco
  • France ends Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final
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World Cup 2022 Argentina vs Croatia

Croatia's Mario Pasalic, right, vies for the ball with Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. AP Croatia's Borna Sosa, left, challenges for the ball Argentina's Cristian Romero during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. AP Croatia's Borna Sosa, foreground, and Argentina's Leandro Paredes challenge for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. AP Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - Argentina v Croatia - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 13, 2022. Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico in action as Croatia's Josip Juranovic looks on. REUTERS Croatia's Borna Sosa, background, and Argentina's Nahuel Molina challenge for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium

Dec 14, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Argentina vs Croatia
  • Messi's World Cup dream alive as Alvarez helps Argentina cruise past Croatia into final
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Runners dressed in Father Christmas attire take part in the annual five-kilometre Santa Dash in Liverpool, northwest England, on December 4, 2022. AFP Christmas shoppers watch a parade of actors dressed as Santa Claus in a busy shopping street, on the second weekend of advent, in Hamburg, December 3, 2022. REUTERS People dressed in Santa Claus costumes take part in the annual christmas run in Michendorf, on December 4, 2022. AFP Divers perform during an event to promote the upcoming Christmas festival at the Aqua Planet 63 aquarium in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. Christmas is one of the biggest holidays celebrated in South Korea. AP Divers perform during an event to promote upcoming Christmas festival at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Christmas is one of the biggest holidays celebrated in South Korea. AP A person holds up a cell phone to take photos of the Christmas Tree lights after they are turned on for the first time at the 90th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Cente

Dec 13, 2022By Choi Won-suk
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
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World Cup 2022 Korea vs Brazil

South Korea's Son Heung-min dribbles the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5. Brazil won 4-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korea's Kim Min-jae dribbles the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5. Brazil won 4-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korea's Hwang In-bum is tackeled by Brazil's Lucas Paquetá during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5. Brazil won 4-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan makes an attempt to score during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5. Brazil won 4-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Brazil's Richarlison clears the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Mo

Dec 6, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Korea vs Brazil
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World Cup 2022 France vs Poland

General view of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. France won 3-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk General view of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. France won 3-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk General view of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. France won 3-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Poland's Grzegorz Krychowiak and France's Olivier Giroud challenge for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4. France Won 3-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Poland's Przemyslaw Frankowski and France's Jules Koundé challenge for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4. France Won 3-

Dec 5, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 France vs Poland
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