Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
PHOTOS Parties react to exit polls

Members of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea applaud at National Assembly, Wednesday, after exit polls predicted the party's landslide win in the general election. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
By Jung Min-ho
Main opposition United Future Party Chairman Hwang Kyo-ahn, center, closes his eyes at National Assembly, Wednesday, after exit polls predicted the party's big loss in the general election. Yonhap
Minor opposition Justice Party leader Sim Sang-jeong, second from right, touches her face at National Assembly, Wednesday, after election exit polls predicted disappointing results for the party. Yonhap
Members of the minor opposition People's Party watch exit poll results at National Assembly, Wednesday. Yonhap
Sohn Hak-kyu, chief of the minor opposition Party for People's Livelihoods, reacts at National Assembly, Wednesday, after exit polls predicted disappointing results for the party. Yonhap