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Gyeongheeru went with dad [Photo Essay Contest]

The beauty of Korea that I would like to introduce is Gyeonghoeru, which is located within Gyeongbokgung Palace. My dad showed me the back of a 10,000 won bill and told me about Gyeonghoeru. When I showed interest, he suggested that I wear a...

2024-09-24

Dolhareubang [Photo Essay Contest]

Hareabang means “Grandfather” in Jeju island dialect, so Dolhareubang is a stone statue of a grandfather. I saw Dolhareubang during my recent summer vacation to Jeju, and I want to introduce it to you. Dolhareubang is a traditional cultural...

2024-09-24

Korea JoongAng Daily's photo essay winners share beauty of Korea with the world

Winners of the Photo Essay Contest hosted by the Korea JoongAng Daily took their awards home after sharing their precious experiences and thoughts about Korea through a photo and a page story.

2023-12-10

In Waves: How Korea Taught Me Its Beauty [Photo Essay Contest]

When you think of Korea, your mind is probably filled with various forms of media from popular culture, whether that be K-pop, the food, the wonderful magic of bidets in toilets, or anything in between. But divert your eyes from those; I found...

2023-12-08

Tasting Korea: A Culinary and Cultural Exploration of Korean Street Food [Photo Essay Contest]

Four years ago, I departed from my tranquil and placid home in Georgia, USA, and moved to Korea. Despite my Korean ethnicity, I had never had a chance to reside in Korea. I anticipated that acclimation to this new and profound world would be...

2023-12-08

Can't Get Hyo(효) Out of My Head [Photo Essay Contest]

“Gampa, yoo shood watch out for the cawrs.” I said to my grandfather when I was about three years old. He was surprised because I had been able to speak so early on, and thought I was cute when I said that. Since then, he and I had grown closer...

2023-12-08

Bungeoppang: A Comforting Embrace of Tradition [Photo Essay Contest]

Nestled within the streets and snow-covered landscapes of South Korea you can often find vendors selling Bungeoppang. This delectable treat is a culinary treasure that goes beyond a snack, embodying the past, symbolizing resilience, and creating...

2023-12-08

A Delicate Mix of Tradition and Technology, Korea [Photo Essay Contest]

In Korea, the world-renowned 123-story Lotte Tower stands proudly as the fifth highest skyscraper in the world, attracting millions of tourists every year. However, there is a more profound reason why Korea attracts so many tourists from around...

2023-12-08

Beauty of Traditional Korean Roof Tiles: Giwa [Photo Essay Contest]

When you think about South Korean culture, do you mostly think about the famous hanbok or famous Gyeongbokgung? Other than these outstanding buildings and outwears, you might’ve seen something called a giwa. A giwa is a South Korean roof tile...

2023-12-08

Discovering the Tranquil Beauty of Rural Korea [Photo Essay Contest]

K-pop, K-beauty, K-cuisine, K-dramas—I’m more than confident that you know or at least heard about these 4 big K’s. Think about it. Kimchi, Squid Games, Parasite, BTS, Son Heung-Min…you name it and it’s probably somehow Korea-related. That being...

2023-12-08