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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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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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World Cup 2022 Korea vs Portugal

South Korea's soccer fan poses for a photo before the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2. Sout Korea beat Portugal 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-Suk South Korea's soccer fan poses for a photo before the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2. Sout Korea beat Portugal 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-Suk South Korea's head coach Paulo Bento, left, sits on the stands prior to the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2. South Korea beat Portual 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk The Team of South Korea line up for the national anthem prior to the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday. Dec. 2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk  The Team of South Korea line up for the national anthem prior t

Dec 3, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Korea vs Portugal
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World Cup 2022 Argentina vs Poland

Poland's Robert Lewandowski and Argentina's Lionel Messi  battle for the ball during the World Cup group C soccer match between Poland and Argentina at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30. Argentina beat Poland 2-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Poland'sKrystian Bielik dribbles the ball during the World Cup group C soccer match between Poland and Argentina at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30. Argentina beat Poland 2-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Poland's Grzegorz Krychowiak and Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister battle for the ball during the World Cup group C soccer match between Poland and Argentina at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30. Argentina beat Poland 2-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Poland's Alexis Mac Allister and Argentina's Cristian Romero battle for the ball during the World Cup group C soccer match between Poland and Argentina at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30. Argentina beat Poland 2-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Poland's Robert Lewandowski is seen durin

Dec 1, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Argentina vs Poland
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World Cup 2022 England vs Wales

Wales' Kieffer Moore clears the ball during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29. England beat Wales 3-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk England's Harry Kane duels for the ball with Wales' Joe Rodon during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29. England beat Wales 3-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk/최원석 England's John Stones duels for the ball with Wales' Kieffer Moore during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29. England beat Wales 3-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk England's Phil Foden dribbles the ball during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29. England beat Wales 3-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk England's Harry Kane duels for the ball with Wales' Joe Rodon during the World Cup group B

Nov 30, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 England vs Wales
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World Cup 2022 Korea vs Ghana

South Korea's Son Heung-min falls on the ground after making an attempt to score during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Ghana, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov. 28. Ghana beat South Korea 3-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korea's Cho Gue-Sung and Ghana's Thomas Partey compete for the ball during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Ghana, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov. 28. Ghana beat South Korea 3-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korea's Son Heung-min is tackled by Ghana's Daniel Amartey during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Ghana, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov. 28. Ghana beat South Korea 3-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korea's  Son Heung-min dribbles the ball during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Ghana, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov. 28. Ghana beat South Korea 3-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korea's Son Heung-min

Nov 29, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Korea vs Ghana
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World Cup 2022 Japan vs Costa Rica

Japan's Yuto Nagatomo and Costa Rica's Roan Wilson compete for the ball during the World Cup Qatar 2022, group E soccer match between Japan and Costa Rica, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Costa Rica beat Japan 1-0. Korea Times photo Choi Won-suk Japan's Maya Yoshida and Costa Rica's Keysher Fuller compete for the ball during the World Cup Qatar 2022, group E soccer match between Japan and Costa Rica, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Costa Rica beat Japan 1-0. Korea Times photo Choi Won-suk Japan's Maya Yoshida appeals to the referee during the World Cup Qatar 2022, group E soccer match between Japan and Costa Rica, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Costa Rica beat Japan 1-0. Korea Times photo Choi Won-suk Japan's Yuto Nagatomo and Costa Rica's Gerson Torres compete for the ball during the World Cup Qatar 2022, group E soccer match between Japan and Costa Rica, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Costa Rica beat

Nov 28, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Japan vs Costa Rica
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