Jintak Han

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Breaking News Photo Editor at The Washington Post

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Wreckage in the aftermath of storms across U.S., in photos

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Jintak Han |Kenneth Dickerman

Extremely dry and windy conditions in Oklahoma and Texas fueled dozens of fires, destroying structures and forcing residents from their homes on Friday. More than 130 wildfires have burned across 44 counties in Oklahoma, the state’s Department of Emergency Management said late Friday. Among them was a blaze in Stillwater, which destroyed several homes in the city of 50,000. Oklahoma State University, which is in Stillwater, canceled its baseball, softball and tennis matches in response to the fire.
American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport, passengers evacuated

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Frances Vinall |Jintak Han

An American Airlines plane caught fire and passengers were evacuated at Denver International Airport on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The commercial flight from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth diverted to Denver after crew reported engine vibrations, according to the FAA. The engine caught fire while the plane was taxiing to the gate after the plane landed about 5:15 p.m. local time, it said.
South Korean fighter jets mistakenly bomb village, injuring 15 people

1 month ago | adn.com | Victoria Bisset |Jintak Han

SEOUL - Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a rural village during joint military exercises with the United States, injuring 15, officials said Thursday. The two KF-16 aircraft released eight MK-82 bombs on a village in the Nogok area, on the outskirts of the city of Pocheon shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday, according to a statement from the country’s air force.
Military jets accidentally bomb South Korean village Nogok

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Victoria Bisset |Jintak Han

SEOUL — Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a rural village during joint military exercises with the United States, injuring 15, officials said Thursday. The two KF-16 aircraft released eight MK-82 bombs on a village in the Nogok area, on the outskirts of the city of Pocheon on Thursday morning, according to a statement from the country’s air force.
South Korea police seek arrest of impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol over revolt

Jan 17, 2025 | independent.ie | Jintak Han

South Korean investigators yesterday moved closer to formally arresting president Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and detained after a botched attempt to impose martial law last month, as they hold him on suspicion of insurrection.
Photos show record-breaking South Korea snowfall

Nov 27, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Jintak Han

Photography Seoul on Thursday saw its heaviest November snowfall in more than 100 years, as traffic snarled and flights ground to a halt. A record-setting blanket of early snow covered South Korea this week, snarling traffic, grounding flights and creating a winder wonderland of forests that were still vibrant with fall foliage.
Attacks on Israeli soccer fans ‘black night’ for Amsterdam, mayor says

Nov 9, 2024 | postguam.com | Jintak Han |Alon Rom

Mobs of assailants, including men on scooters, chased Israeli soccer fans through the streets of Amsterdam after a match in the capital’s main stadium, Dutch authorities said Friday, beating them in attacks that Mayor Femke Halsema described as a “black night” for the city. The violence, which Dutch and Israeli officials condemned as antisemitic, sent five people to the hospital, police said. Authorities arrested dozens more, they added, and 10 suspects remained in custody late Friday.
Attacks on Israeli soccer fans a ‘black night’ for Amsterdam, mayor says

Nov 9, 2024 | adn.com | Jintak Han |Alon Rom

Mobs of assailants, including men on scooters, chased Israeli soccer fans through the streets of Amsterdam after a match in the capital’s main stadium, Dutch authorities said Friday, beating them in attacks that Mayor Femke Halsema described as a “black night” for the city. The violence, which Dutch and Israeli officials condemned as antisemitic, sent five people to the hospital, police said. Authorities arrested dozens more, they added, and 10 suspects remained in custody late Friday.
Live Briefing: ‘Imminent’ famine likely in northern Gaza, experts warn in alert

Nov 9, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Kelsey Ables |Frances Vinall |John Hudson |Jintak Han |Alon Rom

Listen3 minShareSaveThere is a “strong likelihood” of imminent famine in parts of northern Gaza, where Israel is carrying out an expanded offensive, food security experts have warned.
Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans a ‘Black Night’ for Amsterdam, Mayor Says

Nov 9, 2024 | rsn.org | Jintak Han |Alon Rom

Amsterdam’s mayor condemned the attacks on the Israeli fans, some of whom had been chanting anti-Arab slogans, saying there was “no excuse.” Police said five people were sent to the hospital. Mobs of assailants, including men on scooters, chased Israeli soccer fans through the streets of Amsterdam after a match in the capital’s main stadium, Dutch authorities said Friday, beating them in attacks that Mayor Femke Halsema described as a “black night” for the city.