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PHOTOS Sweltering summer heat
Boys cool down in a portable swimming pool in al-Duwaiqa neighborhood of Cairo, July 29. AFP-Yonhap
Aug 5, 2025photo
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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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Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle
Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur poses for a photo prior to the 2025 Coupang Play Series match against Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Aug. 3, in Seoul. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Aug 4, 2025
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PHOTOS Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham Hotspur
Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur practices during an open training session at Anyang Sports Complex as part of the 2025 Coupang Play Series, Saturday. Earlier in the day, Son announced his departure from the club during a press conference. Tottenham is set to play against Newcastle United in a friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Aug. 3. The match could mark Son’s final appearance in a Spurs shirt. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Aug 2, 2025photo
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Summer heat arrives
Swimmers jump into the water from a breakwater on a hot day in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday. AP-Yonhap
Jul 1, 2025photo
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PHOTOS Paektu: Korea's most sacred mountain
Mount Paektu's crater lake, seen from above from the side of China's Jilin province, remains frozen on June 13. Standing at 2,744 meters with 16 peaks, Mount Paektu was approved as a UNESCO Global Geopark on April 10 by the UNESCO Executive Board. The designation aims to preserve and manage areas of significant geological value. Last year, China registered the Chinese portion of the mountain as the “Changbaishan UNESCO Global Geopark.” With the recent inclusion of the North Korean side, the entirety of Mount Paektu is now recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
Jun 25, 2025photo
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PHOTOS Protests against immigration raids spread
A man waves a flag as smoke and flames rise from a burning vehicle during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., June 8. Reuters-Yonhap
Jun 11, 2025photo
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PHOTOS 2025 presidential election campaigns
Travelers cast their ballots before departing at Incheon International Airport on the first day of early voting for South Korea’s 21st presidential election, Wednesday, May 29. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
May 26, 2025
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PHOTOS Flowers over the clouds
Models take photos at the “Blooming Universe: Big Flower” exhibition at Lotte World Tower's Seoul Sky observatory in Songpa District, Seoul, Monday. The 118th-floor Sky Deck is decorated with a botanical theme, and a 5.3-meter-diameter Big Flower is installed on the 121st floor. The exhibition runs through Aug. 31. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
May 20, 2025photo
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PHOTOS Daily life of Vatican during conclave
A nun walks near St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, April 30, ahead of the conclave held on May 7. Reuters-Yonhap
May 9, 2025photo