South Korean politician Lee Jae-myung, wearing a dark suit and a green-black-stripe tie, is directed to look to his right during a portrait session with Seoul photographer Jun Michael Park at the National Assembly. The background shows well-grown trees and their shadows, as well as part of the main hall.

Portraits of Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s 21st President

Introduction: Who Is Lee Jae-myung? Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s 21st president, is a self-made politician whose rise from poverty to power symbolizes resilience and reform. Now, he faces one of his toughest challenges yet—bringing unity to a politically divided nation. Humble Beginnings & Self-Made Drive Born into poverty in Andong …

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National Geographic Field Ready

Recently I traveled to the UK for National Geographic Society’s Field Ready program, a 7-month-long mentorship and training opportunity for Nat Geo grantees to advance their careers in natural history, science, exploration, and documentary filmmaking. With mentees from Colombia to Nigeria, India to South Korea, and elsewhere, Field Ready’s only third …

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South Korean watchmaker Minhoon Yoo looks at the camera in photographer Jun Michael Park's direction in a portrait setting on a rooftop covered with waterproof green paint — very Korean. He is standing with his right hand on a skateboard, leaning on it. He is looking to his left, and he is wearing an anime T-shirt and basketball sneakers.

Portraits of Minhoon Yoo, a Visionary Independent Watchmaker

A Unique Path from Art to Horology Born in Busan in 1990, Minhoon Yoo began his creative journey in the world of fine arts. After moving to Seoul, he studied metal art and design at Hongik University, where he graduated with a BFA in 2016. Initially focused on sculptural furniture, …

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