JUN MICHAEL PARK

Photographed “House Proud,” “Hanok are definitely coming back into vogue,” Seoulbased documentary photographer and filmmaker Park says of Korea’s traditional wooden houses. “During the past decades of economic growth, apartment complexes have been associated with wealth and prestige in South Korea. But these days, more and more people seem interested in renovating or owning a hanok house, which are truly beautiful structures and a joy to photograph.” Park has been documenting social issues across Asia since he first took up photography, contributing to the likes of the New York Times and Monocle. “This assignment gave me a newfound appreciation for hanok. It was fun to explore Seoul with a fresh perspective.”