I am an editorial writer at The Korea Times, focusing on foreign policy, North Korea and domestic politics. My key areas of interest include North Korea, foreign interference in elections, election integrity, cyberattacks and human rights. Prior to joining the Editorial Board, I served as both Politics Desk editor and Culture Desk editor. During my career, I have reported on the Presidential Office under the Lee Myung-bak administration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Assembly.
PHOTOS Taegeuk Warriors get heroes' welcome
Korea's football team members raise their fists in front of photojournalists following their arrival at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday, after wrapping up their journey to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Korea advanced to the round of 16, thanks to a dramatic upset win against Portugal, but their World Cup adventure ended after a defeat against Brazil. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
By Kang Hyun-kyung
Captain Son Heung-min waves at the crowd at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
National football team members get heroes' welcome at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
Head coach Paulo Bento waves to cheering fans as he and national football team players emerge from the arrival gate at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
Head coach Paulo Bento gives a thumbs up. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
Caption Son Heung-min speaks on behalf of the national team members after their arrival at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
National football team members are greeted by a huge crowd of supporters at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul