Photographs of Kunsan and Chonju, 1970-71 by Michael L. Fogarty

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Browse my collection of authentic photographs capturing everyday life, culture, and community in Korea.

View of the city from the top of Kunsan Park
The dramatic Korean War Memorial dominates the skyline of Kunsan Park
The shopkeeper I called my Mamasan and her helper
A typical streetscene in Kunsan in 1970
Two women returning from the market along Kunsans main street.
Two boys in front of a Jewelry store. I still wear a pin I bought at this store
A fascinating movie was recently made about the relationship between an old Korean farmer and his ox
This Kunsan schoolboy must have been very proud of his new Expo 70 sweater
In city neighborhoods, people dry the peppers for kimchi on the roof
My friend Yung Su-na had the most beautiful smile
Su-na's brother in his school uniform
I photographed this sun-drenched courtyard from the window of Su-na's family home
One late afternoon in Nov. I saw Yung Su-na and her friend walking to Kunsan Park and joined them.
One late afternoon in Nov. I saw Yung Su-na and her friend walking to Kunsan Park and joined them.
One late afternoon in Nov. I saw Yung Su-na and her friend walking to Kunsan Park and joined them.
A "slicky boy" with his bicycle near the Kunsan waterfront
Young girls playing in the middle of a Kunsan street
A hip young women leaves a Kunsan shop with her purchase
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