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Choi Won-suk

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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 Denmark

French fan cheer during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D soccer match between France and Denmark at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26. France beat Denmark 2-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk France's Kylian Mbappé is seen the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D soccer match between France and Denmark at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26. France beat Denmark 2-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk France's Theo Hernández and Denmark's Rasmus Kristensen comepete fot the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D soccer match between France and Denmark at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26. France beat Denmark 2-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk France's Kylian Mbappé and Denmakr's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg comepete for the ball the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D soccer match between France and Denmark at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26. France beat Denmark 2-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk France's Kylian Mbappé and Denmark's Rasmus Kristensen compete for

Nov 27, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 France vs Denmark
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World Cup 2022 Korea vs Uruguay

South Korea's Son Heung-min is seen during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between South Korea and Uruguay at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Nov. 24. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korea's Son Heung-min and Uruguay's Martín Cáceres compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between South Korea and Uruguay at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Nov. 24. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk   South Korea's Son Heung-min and Uruguay's Federico Valverde compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between South Korea and Uruguay at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Nov. 24. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk   South Korea's Son Heung-min and Uruguay's Federico Valverde compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between South Korea and Uruguay at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Nov. 24. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk   Uruguay's goalkeeper Sergio Rochet cle

Nov 25, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Korea vs Uruguay
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World Cup 2022 Germany vs Japan

Japan's Ritsu Doan and Germany's Jamal Musiala compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 23, 2022. Japan beat Germany 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Japan's Hiroki Sakai and Germany's Jamal Musiala compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 23, 2022. Japan beat Germany 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Japan's Kou Itakura and Germany's Kai Havertz compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 23, 2022. Japan beat Germany 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu and Germany's David Raum compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 23, 2022. Japan beat Germany 2-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk&nbsp

Nov 24, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 Germany vs Japan
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World Cup 2022 France vs Australia

France's Kylian Mbappe is seen during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on Nov. 22, 2022. Mbappe scored one goal and assisted during the match. France beat Australia 4-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk France's Kylian Mbappe and Australia's Jackson Irvine compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on Nov. 22, 2022. France beat Australia 4-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk France's Adrien Rabiot and Australia's Mathew Leckie compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on Nov. 22, 2022. France beat Australia 4-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk  France's Dayot Upamecano and Australia's Aaron Mooy compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on Nov. 22, 2022. France beat Australia 4-1. K

Nov 23, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 France vs Australia
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World Cup 2022 England vs Iran

Fans wave England flags prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 21, 2022. England beat Iran 6-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk  Iranian soccer fans cheer during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 21, 2022. England beat Iran 6-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A general view of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 21, 2022. England beat Iran 6-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk   A general view of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 21, 2022. England beat Iran 6-2. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk   England's Harry Kane wears FIFA's No Discrimination armband during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qa

Nov 22, 2022By Choi Won-suk
World Cup 2022 England vs Iran
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The World Cup kicks off with a 2-0 loss for host Qatar

A general view of the World Cup opening ceremony is seen ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A general view of the World Cup opening ceremony is seen ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A general view of the World Cup opening ceremony is seen ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A general view of the World Cup opening ceremony is seen ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A general view of the World Cup opening ceremony is seen ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Al Kh

Nov 21, 2022By Choi Won-suk
The World Cup kicks off with a 2-0 loss for host Qatar
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Daily life in Doha ahead of the World Cup (Part 2)

Boys play football at the World Cup Countdown clock in Doha on November 12, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Boys play football at the World Cup Countdown clock in Doha on November 12, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A child walks with a Qatar flag on the Corniche in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 12, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A ladies football fan group gathers by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov.12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Football fans gather by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Football fans gather by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A ladies football fan group gathers by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov.12, 2022, one we

Nov 18, 2022By Choi Won-suk
Daily life in Doha ahead of the World Cup (Part 2)
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Daily life in Doha ahead of the World Cup

Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A young soccer fan from Egypt poses for a photo at the "World Cup Countdown Clock" for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on the Corniche Promenade on Nov, 13. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A pedestrian passes by the 2022 World Cup banner at QNCC (Qatar National Convention Center) on Nov, 11. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Q

Nov 16, 2022By Choi Won-suk
Daily life in Doha ahead of the World Cup
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12.3 million Syrian children need aid

Children play amid a sandstorm at the Sahlah al-Banat camp for displaced people in the countryside of Raqa in northern Syria on October 17, 2022. AFP This picture taken on October 13, 2022 shows an aerial view of the "Yunani" (Greek) camp for Syrians displaced by conflict originally from the countryside of Raqa and Hamah and other regions, along the banks of the Euphrates river in Syria's northern province of Raqa. AFP A child sits outside a tent at the "Yunani" (Greek) camp for Syrians displaced by conflict originally from the countryside of Raqa and Hamah and other regions, along the banks of the Euphrates river in Syria's northern province of Raqa on October 13, 2022.  A woman pours water from a dish into a bucket outside a tent at the "Yunani" (Greek) camp for Syrians displaced by conflict originally from the countryside of Raqa and Hamah and other regions, along the banks of the Euphrates river in Syria's northern province of Raqa on October 13, 2022. AFP A child walks with a pail of water at the "Yunani" (Greek) camp for Syrians displaced by conflict or

Oct 19, 2022By Choi Won-suk
12.3 million Syrian children need aid
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PHOTOS North Korea celebrates 77th Workers' Party anniversary

People pay their respects before the statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at Mansu Hill as North Korea marks it 77th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang on October 10, 2022. AFP People carry flowers to pay their respects before the statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at Mansu Hill as North Korea marks it 77th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang on October 10, 2022. AFP Soldiers lay flowers to pay their respects before the statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at Mansu Hill as North Korea marks it 77th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang on October 10, 2022. AFP People gather as North Korea marks it 77th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang on October 10, 2022. AFP Children perform as North Korea marks it 77th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang on October 10, 2022. AFP Ci

Oct 11, 2022By Choi Won-suk
North Korea celebrates 77th Workers' Party anniversary [PHOTOS]
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