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Act Two Through the Lens

When the red recording light of the camera turned off and the heavy soundproof studio door closed, a strange sense of liberation swept over me, accompanied by a long, deep sigh. The intense broadcasti
Moonlit Cosmos in the Autumn Twilight: A Farewell to the Season

As a sharp, chilly breeze whispers through the air, we feel the brief autumn season quietly slipping away. In the gathering dusk, I took a spontaneous photography trip near Incheon to capture the lin

The Golden Silhouettes of October: A Late Autumn Evening in Muuido

On the final weekend of October, I slung a lightweight camera body and a mini carbon-fiber tripod over my shoulder and headed out to the rocky shores of Muuido Island. The sea breeze brushing against

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A halal traveler from Thailand: Thailand shares a border with Malaysia, which is why most of its southern region is a halal culture zone. Even in the capital city ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.18

Children in Singapore and Afghanistan: Even if you are born in the 21st century, the country you are born in determines your destiny. Children born in Singapore are trea ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.18

Singaporean Group Travelers and Busan: Busan is a city newly being talked about across the globe. I also love Busan, but travelers who visit return to their home countri ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.18

A Gift Left Behind by a French High School Girl: Nowadays, French high school students also come to South Korea on school trips quite often. It is similar to how Japanese students ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.18

"Please order some Capsicum" — A text message: A vegetable I only ever knew as "pimang" (bell pepper), and I just learned for the first time that it's called by different names ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

I respect those who wear uniforms: I read a touching story. Such heartwarming anecdotes are especially common in the United States. In most countries around the worl ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

7 Years Ago, a Business Trip to Russia and Poems: It has already been 7 years since I went on a business trip to Moscow and Samara Oblast to attend an international event. I still ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

A scene from an Afghan market: I wonder if this woman's hometown isn't England. The saffron tea she is drinking is popular mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

Sea Pigs Living 6,000 Meters Under the Sea: The deepest ocean on Earth is the Mariana Trench, reaching a depth of 11,000 meters. Even if you were to drop Mount Everest, which ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

Nepalese Floods and the "Mugling" Bridge: Nepal, which suffered through landslides last time, is now paying a heavy price with floods. It is truly heartbreaking. Seeing the ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

A Thai Tourist and Thai Banknotes: A Thai family came and had a meal at Dongdaemun Cherry Garden. When they saw the banknote featuring the face of the late King Bhum ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

An International Student and Necklaces: Women generally like accessories. I was like that, too. This computer-savvy female student is helping me with my project. Of cours ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

Kazakhstan Tourists and Apples: Today, five more tourists from Kazakhstan came to Insadong. Most of them are visiting South Korea from Almaty. As I greeted them a ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

"My grandfather was a slave," says a traveler from Central and South America.: The number of travelers coming to South Korea from Caribbean coastal nations is also on the rise. Among them, a significant number ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

A Tourist Making an Abalone Shell Keychain: Around the globe, not many people know about abalone. So, even when foreign friends see an abalone shell, they often have no idea ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

A 109-year-old Filipino grandmother: I read the story of a Filipino grandmother who still looks graceful even after passing 100. She also lives in a quiet rural area. ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.15

Lighting the Lighthouse: When taking a flight to San Francisco, I always grab a window seat on the left side. Although sitting by the window is a bit incon ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.10.13

Greetings from Malaysian University Students: Young people who came to Korea on a trip from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur were delighted when I talked about Malaysia. I love ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.11

A Global Dance Party in Haeundae: I am practically clueless when it comes to dancing and singing. I just love watching. Every country has its unique dances. Among S ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.11

The History of Migration, Escaping Poverty: It explains why so many Japanese people live in Brazil. People who live comfortably anywhere in the world do not migrate. In most ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.11

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