I am interested in covering society, culture and business and often a cross section of these.
I was born in South Korea but spent most of my childhood and teenage years in the United States and Canada. I attended Seoul National University for undergrad and Northwestern University, Medill Graduate School of Journalism for my master’s. Before joining The Times in 2021, I worked at various news outlets and media companies, including The Korea Times. I speak Korean and English.
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Yoon Suk Yeol became the first South Korean leader to be held by criminal investigators, ending a long standoff after he imposed martial law.
By Choe Sang-Hun, Jin Yu Young and Victoria Kim
The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways after the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month.
By River Akira Davis and Jin Yu Young
South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, heavy with debt and its stock already near record lows, is now facing intense public and government scrutiny.
By Daisuke Wakabayashi
Blocked by bodyguards, officials retreated after several hours without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on insurrection charges.
By Choe Sang-Hun, John Yoon and Jin Yu Young
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.
By Jin Yu Young
The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis.
By Choe Sang-Hun, Jin Yu Young and John Yoon
A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades.
By Choe Sang-Hun, John Yoon and Jin Yu Young
A plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing, killing most on board. Officials were investigating a possible malfunction with the landing gear and a bird strike.
By Choe Sang-Hun, Jin Yu Young and Yan Zhuang
The plane was
By Choe Sang-Hun, John Yoon and Jin Yu Young
The vote was the second major impeachment in two weeks after President Yoon’s ill-fated martial law bid set off turmoil. The country’s currency has plunged.
By Jin Yu Young and Choe Sang-Hun