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.
Palestinians gather for iftar, the fast-breaking meal, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Feb. 22. AP-Yonhap
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South Korea's Hong Su-jung takes part in the women's skeleton training session at Cortina Sliding Centre during the 2026 Milan Corina Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 11. Reuters-Yonhap
Travelers head to their hometowns at Seoul Station in Seoul, Feb. 13, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Ice covers the mudflats near Maehyang Port in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, Jan. 22, as a cold wave grips the country. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
A man wears a mask depicting U.S. President Donald Trump during a protest against U.S. strikes across Caracas and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Jan. 5. Reuters-Yonhap
A swimmer wearing a 1900s-style bathing suit, runs into the sea as he takes part in the traditional last swim of the year, off the beach in Cabourg, northern France, Dec. 31, 2025. AFP-Yonhap
A man celebrates as fireworks light up the sky over Copacabana Beach during New Year's celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday. AP-Yonhap
Divers dressed in Santa Claus and reindeer costumes perform during a Christmas event at Lotte World Aquarium in Songpa District, Seoul, Dec. 16. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Performers wearing Christmas costumes entertain the audience during a parade at Lotte World Adventure in Songpa District, Seoul, Tuesday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk