[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art

Published on 2016/01/09

See one Korean artist's cute depiction of love, a map of Korea highlights the country's major cities, Kim Jong-un in (strange) pictures, and what will 2016 hold for Korean webtoons?

"These Adorable Illustrations About Relationships Will Warm Your Heart"

This went viral last year but it's fantastic. South Korean artist Puung "captures love perfectly with his artwork, expressing simple, yet important aspects of loving relationships". Lovely stuff, beautiful mind.

…READ ON POWER OF POSITIVITY

"Korea, illustrated maps"

While probably not quite art (and definitely not photography), here are two bright and friendly maps of Korea at large to catch your eye. There are a good number of exciting cities to visit, how many have you been to?

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Kim Jong-un in pictures: Bizarre photoshoots of North Korea's leader

There's is no denying that North Korea is a strange and dangerous place, a fact best realised by seeing Kim Jong-un himself in action. North Korea has over the years released some rather bizarre images, and The Telegraph has a bunch worth cringing over.

…READ ON THE TELEGRAPH

"It's time for webtoons to go global in 2016"

2015 was a great year for webtoons; in fact, the last few years have seen a rise in this growing industry (especially when it comes to filmic adaptations), but what will 2016 hold? More awesomeness and exposure, I hope!

…READ ON ASIA ONE