I discovered my passion for photography in the 1980s as a college student, where I learned to develop and print black-and-white film in a photography club and actively participated in exhibitions.
During that time, Korea was undergoing a turbulent era, with frequent clashes between citizens and police during pro-democracy demonstrations. I captured these dramatic moments, often working through tear gas and Molotov cocktails. These experiences sparked my deep interest in news photography.
After serving in the military during college, I graduated in 1988 and began my career as a photographer at a current affairs magazine, where I worked for two years.
In 1990, I embarked on a 33-year journey as a photojournalist with the Seoul branch of an foreign news agency. Through breaking news and historic moments, I devoted my youth the news photography, a passion that continued until my retirement in the summer of 2023.
Retirement, however, is not the end of my journey. Now, I am embracing a new chapter as an art photographer, studying aesthetics and the philosophy of art to explore new forms of creative expression.
I look forward to receiving advice and encouragement as I navigate this exciting new path.