Seoul, now and in the making Print

After living in a different area for the last 3-4 years. In 2019, I came back to Seoul where I was born and raised. Throughout Seoul, my childhood, adolescence and youth's time remain as memories and warm feelings. This sentiment made me curious about the history and identity of Seoul where I was born, raised and currently breathing and this soon led to my work. Seoul has a history of over 600 years since it was transferred to the capital of Joseon in 1394, and was thought to be a city that contains the unique culture and identity of South Korea. However, in the modern history that passes through the Korean Empire along with the past history, Seoul also has a painful history that cannot be forgotten during the Japanese colonial period. As the royal palace was torn down, the Government-General of the Joseon Dynasty was built in the center and the splendid relief of the demolished members displayed in the Seoul Museum of History was a part of Seoul that should not be forgotten. Inspired by this, I wanted to include 'Seoul's Culture and Identity in Over 600 Years of History' and 'Unforgettable History of Seoul' in my work.