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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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Coronavirus: Empty streets across the globe

An aerial view of the empty schoolyard at Ulloa Elementary School on March 18, 2020 in San Francisco, California. As millions of Americans shelter in place in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, schools across the country are being closed. Nearly 99 percent of the schools in California are currently closed and it is unclear if they will be able to reopen before the start of summer break. AFP 3 A picture taken with a drone shows an empty play ground closed to visitors, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 March 2020. The United Arab Emirates shut down major tourism and cultural venues, including parks and beaches until 30 March 2020, in addition to suspending issuing all visas to foreigners, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. EPA Empty street is seen in Manhattan borough following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New York City, U.S., Mar 15, 2020. Reuters An empty Times Square is seen on the street following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New York City, U.S., March 18, 2020. Reuters The highway leading to Barcel

Mar 27, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Coronavirus: Empty streets across the globe
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Korean nurses' bandages become badges of honor

In this photo taken on March 12, 2020 nurse Kim Do-yeon poses for a portrait on a break between shifts caring for patients infected with the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, at Keimyung University hospital in Daegu. - Teams of full-time and volunteer nurses caring for COVID-19 novel coronavirus patients in the largely shut-down city of at the centre of South Korea's outbreak city of Daegu are being hailed as heroes on the front line of South Korea's fight against the outbreak. The bandages they wear on their faces help to protect against painful sores incurred while wearing full protective suits for hours on end, and have come to represent their self-sacrificing efforts. Asked if she had a message to give, Kim replied: "South Koreans; fighting!", in reference to a popular Korean motivational slogan. AFP/Ed Jones In this photo taken on March 12, 2020, a nurse who did not wish to be named, poses for a portrait on a break between shifts caring for patients infected with the COVID-19 novel coronavirus at Keimyung University hospital in Daegu. - Teams of full-time and volunteer nurses car

Mar 16, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Korean nurses' bandages become badges of honor
  • Quarantine for travelers from Europe strengthened
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Life goes on in Korea amid coronavirus pandemic (Part 4)

Medical workers transfer a coronavirus patient to Seonam Hospital in Seoul, a government designated facility for patients with severe symptoms, Monday March 9, 2020. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Medical workers transfer a coronavirus patient to Seonam Hospital in Seoul, a government designated facility for patients with severe symptoms, Monday, March 9, 2020. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A street in Myeongdong, a famous tourist destination in Seoul, is empty, Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2020. COVID-19 has hit businesses in Myeongdong, some of which closed indefinitely because of a sharp decline of visitors, hard. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk COVID-19 has hit businesses in Myeongdong, some of which closed indefinitely because of a sharp decline of visitors, hard. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk COVID-19 has hit businesses in Myeongdong, some of which closed indefinitely because of a sharp decline of visitors, hard. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk COVID-19 has hit businesses in Myeongdong, some of which closed indefinitely because

Mar 13, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Life goes on in Korea amid coronavirus pandemic (Part 4)
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Life goes on in Korea amid coronavirus pandemic (Part 3)

South Korean soldiers wearing protective gears walk to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the new coronavirus in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korean soldiers wearing protective gears walk to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the new coronavirus in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk South Korean soldiers wearing protective gears walk to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the new coronavirus in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk A South Korean soldier wearing protective gears takes rest after spraying disinfectant as a precaution against the new coronavirus in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Hundreds of people line up to buy face masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus in front of Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 2, 2020. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Hundreds of people line up to buy face masks to protect themselves

Mar 5, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Life goes on in Korea amid coronavirus pandemic (Part 3)
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Life goes on in Korea amid coronavirus pandemic (Part 2)

Tourists wear masks to prevent catchign the coronavirus (COVID-19)  in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. South Korea and China each reported hundreds more virus cases Thursday as the new illness persists in the worst-hit areas and spreads beyond borders. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul Tourists wear masks to prevent catchign the coronavirus (COVID-19)  in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. South Korea and China each reported hundreds more virus cases Thursday as the new illness persists in the worst-hit areas and spreads beyond borders. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul Tourists wear masks to prevent catchign the coronavirus (COVID-19)  in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. South Korea and China each reported hundreds more virus cases Thursday as the new illness persists in the worst-hit areas and spreads beyond borders. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul Tourists wear masks to prevent catchign the coronavirus (COVID-19)  in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. South Korea and China each

Feb 28, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Life goes on in Korea amid coronavirus pandemic (Part 2)
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Life goes on in Korea amid coronavirus pandemic (Part 1)

A Buddhist believer wears a face mask at the Jogyesa Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2020.  Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul A Buddhist believer wears a face mask at the Jogyesa Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2020.  Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul A Buddhist believer wears a face mask at the Jogyesa Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2020.  Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul People wearing mask are seen at Namdaemun Market in Seoul,  South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2020.  Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk People wearing mask are seen at Namdaemun Market in Seoul,  South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2020.  Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk People wearing mask are seen at Namdaemun Market in Seoul,  South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2020.  Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk People wearing mask are seen at Namdaemun Market in Seoul,  South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2020.  Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Peo

Feb 25, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Life goes on in Korea amid coronavirus pandemic (Part 1)
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PHOTOS Heaviest snowfall of the year arrived in Seoul

A man dressed in South Korean traditional "Hanbok" attire wears a face mask in the snow as he gestures to take photos at the Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. Chinese authorities on Monday reported a slight upturn in new virus cases and hundred more deaths for a total of thousands since the outbreak began two months ago. AP An Imperial guard wearing a face mask stands in the snow outside the Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. APImperial guards wearing face masks stand in the snow at the Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.  APImperial guards wearing face masks march in the snow at the Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. AP

Feb 18, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Heaviest snowfall of the year arrived in Seoul [PHOTOS]
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Life in Antarctica

 A whale swims near an iceberg near Two Hummock Island, Antarctica, February 2, 2020. Picture taken February 2, 2020. Reuters  A chinstrap penguin jumps into the water at Snow Island, Antarctica, January 30, 2020. Reuters  A seal reacts on Snow Island, Antarctica, January 30, 2020. Reuters  A seal rests on top of Snow Island, Antarctica, January 30, 2020. Reuters  An iceberg floats near Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, February 5, 2020. Picture taken February 5, 2020. Reuters An iceberg floats near Two Hummock Island, Antarctica, February 2, 2020. Picture taken February 2, 2020. Reuters  A group of chinstrap penguins walk on top of an iceberg floating near Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, February 6, 2020. Reuters  A handout photo made available by Greenpeace shows a group of chinstrap penguins on Elephant Island, Antarctica 11 February 2020. The population of chinstrap penguins fell by up to 77% in some Antarctic colonies in the last fifty years, with an average depopulation of around 60%, the Greenpeace environmental org

Feb 14, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Life in Antarctica
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Life goes on in Hong Kong (Despite Corona fears)

 A child wearing a face mask rides his scooter past a police officer (R) wearing protective gear outside Hong Mei House at Cheung Hong Estate in Hong Kong on February 11, 2020, following the evacuation of more than 100 people from the housing block after four residents in two different apartments tested positive for the new coronavirus. - Officials said the relocation of residents in Tsing Yi district was a precautionary measure after three members of the same family contracted the virus. AFP This photo taken on February 6, 2020, shows a waitress wearing a face mask as a preventative measure following a coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan, as she cleans a table in a restaurant that has a notice offering an anti-epidemic discount which starts at 7pm each day, with all main menu items discounted by 5 HKD, in the Sheung Shui area of Hong Kong, near the Chinese border. AFP  Police officers wearing protective gear monitor outside Hong Mei House at Cheung Hong Estate in Hong Kong on February 11, 2020, following the evacuation of more than 100 p

Feb 12, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Life goes on in Hong Kong (Despite Corona fears)
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Westminster Dog Show

An old English sheepdog competes at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in New York. AP Pink the border collie leaps through a course obstacle en route to winning the Westminster Kennel Club's agility title Saturday Feb. 8, 2020, in New York. Pink's win extends an all-but sweep for border collies in agility's seven years at Westminster, save for an Australian shepherd's 2016 win. AP  A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, U.S., February 8, 2020. Reuters Tag, a Labrador retriever weaves, through a series of poles during Westminster Kennel Club's agility competition Saturday Feb. 8, 2020, in New York. AP  A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, U.S., February 8, 2020. Reuters Dog handler Grace Buzanoski runs with her golden retriever Punk through an obstacle course during the Westminster Kennel Club's agility competition, Saturday Feb. 8, 2020, in New York. AP Sam, left, and Sofia, both

Feb 11, 2020By Choi Won-suk
Westminster Dog Show
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