Photos by @junmichaelpark @seoulphotographer for @nytimes | I photographed @minhoon_yoo, an independent South Korean watchmaker for a profile in the NYT. Mr. Yoo, who says his interest lies in “details”, has been called a rising star by Hodinkee, an influential online resource for both modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. View …
Photos by @junmichaelpark @seoulphotographer for @nytimes / In December, I drove to Pyeongchang, home of the 2018 Winter Olympics. It is also where one of only 16 sliding tracks in the world is located. There, I photographed American-born athlete AJ Edelman, who represented Israel in skeleton at that time. Finishing 28th out …
Photos by @junmichaelpark @seoulphotographer for @nytimes / The coronavirus pandemic has largely put international travel on hold. Even when flights are available, many countries, including South Korea, now require a quarantine upon arrival. For international South Korean adoptees that found their birth family after years of searching, this stipulation has added another layer …
Photos by @junmichaelpark @seoulphotographer for @nytimes / November is kimjang or kimchi making season in Korea. Traditionally, families and neighbors would come together to share the demanding task of preparing kimchi for the coming year. Kimjang was a communal and festive occasion, where people enjoyed the freshly made kimchi with …