Portraits of Ahn Gwi-ryeong: Defender of South Korean Democracy
In May 2025, I photographed Ahn Gwi-ryeong, the Korean politician who boldly opposed Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law paratroopers at the National Assembly.
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 …