Portraits of Ahn Jae-hyeon: From K-Drama Star to Jewelry Designer
My portraits of Korean star Ahn Jae-hyeon for The New York Times.
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 …
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, …
Portraits of Kim Ryon-Hui: North Korean Who Wants to Go Home
I made portraits of North Korean defector Kim Ryon-hui for the German news magazine Der Spiegel. Coincidentally, my portrait was selected in Der Spiegel’s 2022 Year in Pictures.