Kelsey Ables

Seoul

Reporter in the Seoul hub

Education: Columbia University, BA in art history and psychology, 2018

Kelsey Ables is a reporter at The Washington Post's Seoul hub, where she covers breaking news in the United States and across the world. She was previously on the Features desk, where she wrote about art, architecture and pop culture. Before joining The Post in 2019, she wrote about visual culture and contemporary art for Artsy. In 2018, she received a Princeton in Asia media fellowship to work as a reporter in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Latest from Kelsey Ables

Linkin Park returns with a new singer, new music and a world tour

The band revealed six initial gigs, kicking off in Los Angeles next week, in their first tour since the death of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017.

September 6, 2024
Mike Shinoda, left, and Emily Armstrong of Linkin Park perform Thursday in Los Angeles.

Father of Georgia high school shooting suspect arrested, charged

The father of the Georgia shooting suspect was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder and cruelty to children, authorities said.

September 5, 2024

Georgia school shooting suspect accused of killing 4 with AR-style rifle

The 14-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect is in custody after two students and two teachers were killed. The FBI said authorities interviewed him in 2023 over alleged online threats.

September 5, 2024

Thousands cheer on defiant palm tree as Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan

As the deadly storm made landfall, people were glued to a live stream, rooting for a solitary palm tree — known affectionately as “Yasshi” — to endure.

August 31, 2024
High waves brought on by Typhoon Shanshan hit a coastal area Wednesday in Ibusuki, Japan.

Israel strikes aid convoy organized by U.S. nonprofit, killing 4 Palestinians

The Anera convoy was carrying medical supplies and fuel to a hospital in Rafah, and its route was coordinated in advance with the IDF.

August 30, 2024
Israeli troops observe the Gaza Strip from the Israeli side of the border on Thursday.

Can Japan’s love for 7-Eleven survive a Canadian takeover?

The convenience store chain has become a cornerstone of Japanese life, but a bid to buy the company by the retail giant that owns Circle K has unnerved its fans.

August 28, 2024
A 7-Eleven in Tokyo this month.

Hamas delegates in Cairo as Gaza cease-fire talks resume

The Hamas delegation is not expected to participate directly in the talks, but it will be briefed on the negotiations by Egypt and Qatar, officials said.

August 24, 2024
Displaced Palestinians at a food-distribution center in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Friday.

‘That’s my dad!’ Gus Walz charms crowd as father Tim accepts VP nomination

For many watching at home, Gus Walz’s emotional reaction to his father, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), as he spoke at the DNC was the highlight of the speech.

August 22, 2024
Gus and Hope, the children of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), made an emotional appearance at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21.

Toxic exes, saving childless ladies’ cats: Memorable lines from DNC Night 3

Bill Clinton described Donald Trump as a narcissist. Hakeem Jeffries compared him to a toxic ex. And Oprah Winfrey urged the crowd to “choose joy.”

August 22, 2024
Former president Bill Clinton speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Lil Jon, Eva Longoria, Vikings’ John Randle add buzz to DNC roll call

Celebs rounded out the delegations that cast their ceremonial votes for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, while DJ Cassidy spun tracks for each state.

August 21, 2024