Essays

Close-up of a Dolharubang stone grandfather face.

Guardians of Stone

A walk through Jeju Stone Park, where volcanic rock, ancient statues, and the island's soul converge at golden hour.

Jocheon, Jeju

Hoarfrost on a branch in Gyeongancheon Wetland Ecological Park.

The Wetland's Empty Hours

A winter walk through Gyeongancheon, and what yeobaek asks of a photograph that has almost nothing left in it.

Gwangju, Gyeonggi

Single sheep standing in a grassy field at Samyang Ranch under bright sunlight.

Samyang Farm: Wind, Livestock, Guinong, Cowboy

A highland ranch in Pyeongchang, and what its steady wind, grazing sheep, and cowboy-themed dog show reveal about postwar Korea and the pull of American culture.

Pyeongchang, Gangwon