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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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Notre-Dame Cathedral

This file photo taken on November 29, 2012 shows the middle-age stained glass rosace on the northern side of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. - Paris was struck in its very heart as flames devoured the roof of Notre-Dame cathedral, causing a spire to collapse and raising fears over the future of the nearly millenium old building and its precious artworks. Around 400 firefighters battled through the night, declaring only at around 10 am on April 16 that the fire had finally been extinguished but French Culture minister warned that the structure remained unstable and that no one had yet been able to fully inspect the extent of the fire and water damage inside. AFP A mass is celebrated in solidarity with the Archdiocese of Paris, following yesterday's fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The Montreal basilica is inspired by the famed Paris cathedral. AP In this Thursday, May 2, 2013 file photo, Philippe Lefebvre, 64, plays the organ at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. AP This file photo taken on June 26,

Apr 17, 2019By Choi Won-suk
Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day of the Sun: North Korea marks Kim Il-sung's birthday

Students participate in a mass dance performance as part of celebrations marking the anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung, known as the 'Day of the Sun', at the Monument to the Worker's Party Founding, in Pyongyang on April 15, 2019. AFP Students participate in a mass dance performance as part of celebrations marking the anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung, known as the 'Day of the Sun', at the Monument to the Worker's Party Founding, in Pyongyang on April 15, 2019. AFP Students participate in a mass dance performance as part of celebrations marking the anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung, known as the 'Day of the Sun', at the Monument to the Worker's Party Founding, in Pyongyang on April 15, 2019.  AFP Students participate in a mass dance performance as part of celebrations marking the anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung, known as the 'Day of the Sun', at the Monument to the Worker's Party Founding, in Pyongyang on April 15, 2019. AFP A woman wi

Apr 16, 2019By Choi Won-suk
Day of the Sun: North Korea marks Kim Il-sung's birthday
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South Korea to legalize abortion in landmark ruling

South Korea's Constitutional Court on Thursday overturned a ban on abortion that has stood for more than 65 years, saying in a landmark ruling that current law unconstitutionally curbs women's rights. Francesca Lynagh reports.South Korea is now set to legalize abortion, in a landmark court ruling that will lift a ban in place since 1953.South Korea's Constitutional Court said on Thursday (April 11) that the law criminalising abortion was unconstitutional.SOUTH KOREA'S LAWYER REPRESENTING THE PLAINTIFF, KIM SU-JUNG, SAYING:"Honestly I am very pleased. One of the many chains restricting women is gone with this ruling. We hope lawmakers respect the constitutional court's decision and try their best to legislate in accordance with the rights of women.''The current law allows abortions in some exceptional cases.Namely, within 24 weeks of becoming pregnant in the case of hereditary diseases, in a pregnancy that could harm the mother, or in the case of pregnancy through rape.In all those cases, a spouse's permission is required.Doctors have been liable to criminal charge

Apr 12, 2019By Choi Won-suk
South Korea to legalize abortion in landmark ruling
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'Remarkable' first image of black hole unveiled

In a landmark breakthrough, scientists have revealed the first-ever photo of a black hole. It's being described as a landmark breakthrough -- the first ever photo of a black hole.FRANCE A. CORDOVA, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIRECTOR, SAYING:"Black holes have captivated the imaginations of scientists and the public for decades."An international team of scientists used a global network of telescopes to capture the groundbreaking image in a distant galaxy, 54 million light-years from Earth.SHEP DOELEMAN, DIRECTOR, SAYING:"We are delighted to be able to report to you today that we have seen what we thought was unseeable."Black holes are dense celestial entities with gravitational fields so strong no light or matter can escape, which makes viewing them extremely difficult.Scientists combined the power of eight Earth-based telescopes from around the world to capture the picture.A collaborative effort that's been eight years in the making.The breakthrough image lends strong support to Einstein's theory of general relativity that explains the laws of gravity and their relation to othe

Apr 11, 2019By Choi Won-suk
'Remarkable' first image of black hole unveiled
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Blackpink sets new YouTube record with 'Kill This Love'

Blackpink Sets New YouTube Record With 'Kill This Love.' The K-pop group holds the new record for the fastest music video to reach 100 million views. The video hit the mark in just two days and 14 hours. According to YouTube, "Kill This Love" gained 56.7 million views in the first 24 hours. This feat set another new record — highest first day YouTube views — knocking Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" into second place. Next in line for highest first day debuts are: "IDOL Offical," by BTS, with 45.9 million views, "Look What You Made Me Do," by Taylor Swift, with 43.2 million views and "Killshot," by Eminem, with 38.1 million views. Blackpink is also the highest-charting female K-pop group in U.S. chart history. (Wibbitz via Reuters)

Apr 9, 2019By Choi Won-suk
Blackpink sets new YouTube record with 'Kill This Love'
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'Surreal' Pyongyang marathon in spotlight as tensions ease

North Korea's Pyongyang marathon was run on Sunday (April 7) amid easing of tensions on the Korean peninsula.Athletes run through the capital of the reclusive state in the Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon, as the race is officially known.Nearly 1,000 foreigners, several hundred more than last year, signed up in the sixth year foreign runners have been allowed to compete, according to officials, as tensions between North Korea and South Korea have eased since 2018.A video provided by North Korea's official news agency KCNA, which Reuters cannot independently verify, showed North Korean and foreign runners starting the race as thousands cheered in the Kim Il Sung Stadium.KCNA said the event included a full marathon, a half-marathon and 10km and 5km runs. According to the IAAF, the first three in the men's full marathon were from North Korea, the winner being named as Ri Kang Bom, who clocked two hours 12 mins 53 seconds.Among the competitors were two Olympians, retired Swiss freestyle skier Mirjam Jaeger, a 2014 Sochi Olympic partici

Apr 8, 2019By Choi Won-suk
'Surreal' Pyongyang marathon in spotlight as tensions ease
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The cherry blossoms are speeding toward peak bloom

The Washington Monument is seen through cherry blossoms as the sun rises on the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC on April 3, 2019. AFP A woman stands  under cherry blossom trees as the sun rises at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC on April 3, 2019. AFP People watch the sun rise under cherry blossom trees  on the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC on April 3, 2019. AFP Daniela Martinez Berrios of San Juan, Puerto Rico, embraces a branch on a cherry blossom tree along the Tidal Basin, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Washington. AP Russel Dietz and Jessica Jones of New Cumberland, Pa., and their dog Remington visit the cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Washington. Peak bloom is expected April 1, according to the National Park Service. AP Adelaide King of Lake Ignore, Md., poses on a cherry blossom tree along the Tidal Basin, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Washington. Peak bloom is expected April 1, according to the National Park Service. AP A Chinese woman performs a dance near cherry blossoms at the Yuyuantan Park durin

Apr 8, 2019By Choi Won-suk
The cherry blossoms are speeding toward peak bloom
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Thousands flee wildfire in South Korea's eastern coast

A wildfire in South Korea killed one person and forced more than 4,000 people to flee their homes on Friday (April 5).The fire broke out in eastern Gangwon Province on Thursday evening and spread to the seaside holiday city of Sokcho, burning about 385 hectares (950 acres) of land and 310 homes, warehouses and other buildings, Yonhap reported citing the government.About 4,230 citizens had been evacuated to gymnasiums and schools, and 52 schools would be closed on Friday.President Moon Jae-in has ordered the use of all available resources to extinguish the forest fire, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said in a statement.The government has deployed about 45 helicopters, 77 firefighting vehicles and 13,000 personnel from around the country to contain the fire. (Reuters)

Apr 5, 2019By Choi Won-suk
Thousands flee wildfire in South Korea's eastern coast
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BTS tease new album "Map of The Soul: Persona"

Korean boy band phenomenon BTS on Wedesday (March 27) gave fans a sneak peak at their upcoming album "Map of The Soul: Persona" by releasing a new teaser trailer.BTS, who are a seven-member band, announced earlier this month that "Map of The Soul: Persona" would be released on April 12.Media reports suggest the new video, which features the group's lead rapper, RM, is for the new album's first track, entitled "Persona."BTS, who have been together since 2013, have gained a worldwide following, winning over fans across continents and helping popularize the K-pop music genre further afield from Asia.In 2018, BTS became the first K-pop performers to have a no.1 album on the Billboard 200 with "Love Yourself: Tear" and they made UK chart history soon after by becoming the first K-pop group to have a Top 40 single in the British charts. (Reuters)

Mar 29, 2019By Choi Won-suk
BTS tease new album "Map of The Soul: Persona"
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Intruder at Spanish North Korean embassy contacted FBI - Court

One of 10 intruders who entered North Korea's embassy in Madrid by force on Feb. 22 contacted the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation days afterwards, Spain's High Court said on Tuesday (March 26).Spain's Interior Ministry had previously said police were investigating an incident at the embassy, but gave no details except to say that a NorthKorean citizen had been injured and that no one had filed a complaint.In an official document based on the investigation, the High Court said on Tuesday one of the group, a Mexican citizen resident in the United States, had contacted the FBI on Feb. 27 in order to pass on information regarding the incident at the embassy, including audiovisual recordings.The intruders had included citizens of Mexico, the United States and South Korea, the High Court also said in the document.The Mexican citizen said he had carried out the raid voluntarily and he did not identify his companions, the court document said.The group checked the embassy for arms before leaving the premises, at which point they separated into four groups and headed fo

Mar 27, 2019By Choi Won-suk
Intruder at Spanish North Korean embassy contacted FBI - Court
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