After MArtial Law
Documented mass protests during South Korea's impeachment crisis as a photojournalist, capturing civic participation and collective memory formation at a pivotal democratic moment. Prioritizing social context and ethical responsibility, I produced visual testimony of contemporary history.
The project earned a Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) Honorable Mention and is planned for expansion into a long-term archive connecting history, politics, and media research.
Digital Photograph | 17 x 13 inches | 2025
Digital Photograph | 17 x 13 inches | 2025
Citizens gathered at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Despite the freezing winter, people sat on the cold ground for hours in heavy jackets with heat packs. United by a single cause, the crowd spanned all generations, from young students to the elderly.
Digital Photograph | 17 x 13 inches | 2025
Protesters assembled before the Constitutional Court in Seoul, demanding the arrest of President Yoon Suk-yeol. From sunset until late at night, they united their voices, chanting, "Arrest Yoon Suk-yeol!"
Digital Photograph | 13 x 17 inches | 2025
A volunteer guide at the Gwanghwamun protests. Wearing reflective vests and holding red batons, they helped organize the crowd. The placard in their hand reads: Disband the People Power Party for colluding in treason!"
Digital Photograph | 17 x 13 inches | 2025
Protesters marching from Gwanghwamun toward City Hall. A striking contrast is drawn between the marching citizens and the police lines.