[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art

Get a glimpse of a Star Wars webcomic by artist and Hongjacga, photographer Hyung S. Kim visits the "sea woman" of Jeju Island, and an Artsy editorial showcases works inspired by nature and technology.

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"The 'Star Wars' Korean Webcomic"

Star Wars fans rejoice! Korean writer and artist Hongjacga is working on an official webcomic for Lucas' sci-fi franchise, titled: "Star Wars: Story Before The Force Awakens". Unfortunately, there's no word of an English translation as of yet, but you can browse some of the stunning panels and images to wet your appetite.  

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"Seoul eye: under the Jeju sea"

Jeju's "sea woman" are incredible. Photographer Hyung S. Kim has spent four years on Jeju and produced a series of images on group of fisherwoman, 'haenyeos', that have fished the waters for generations: "They don't pass their trade down to their children, as they are very well aware of the dangers and difficulties of being a haenyeo".

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"A Show of Contemporary Korean Art Spotlights Intersections of Nature and Technology"

This editorial by Blaire Dessent showcases some stunning modern Korean art inspired by the intersection of nature and technology.

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