a dialogue on South Korea

I was helping Lacey, a journalism student from WTAMU whom I met during an AAJA-Seoul’s event last month. She asked me some questions about South Korea and North Korea for a story, and they helped me clarify my thoughts. Though very subjective in nature, I thought it was an interesting dialogue. So here it is. 1. How would you describe the moral of South Korean people? I think they’re pretty moral. I mean, there are always bad apples, but generally speaking, South Koreans are good people trying to live harmonious with others and help people when they can. 2. What words would …

La Forza del Destino by Seoul Opera Ensemble

Seoul Opera Ensemble put together a production of La Forza del Destino, an opera by Giussppe Verdi. It was for the Korea Opera Festival at the Seoul Arts Center, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth. I’m constantly amazed at how much effort and time go into a theatrical production. …

How to Choose a Camera in the Digital Age – Beginners’ Guide

Cameras are like fashion items now. There are seasons and cycles, and manufacturers are introducing new products and pushing out inventory fast. It’s all about industry and consumerism, not so much about photography anymore. And people get infatuated with cameras and want to get their hands on the newest item …

Fotomaru: The Best Photo & Film Lab in Seoul

People say that the era of film is gone, that digital photography finally took over. With Kodak bankrupt and Fujifilm the only major manufacture left in the market, many beloved films are discontinued or their price has risen significantly. It is unlikely that things are going to improve anytime soon, if …