Visual Gallery

Five Moments from the Field

Photographs and observations from our visits to Seoul — Yoido Full Gospel Church, Jogyesa Temple, and the streets in between.

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The Nativity of Christ by Unbo
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Christianity · Visual Culture
The Nativity of Christ — Unbo (Kim Ki-Chang)
Mary and Joseph in Korean dress, a biblical stable rendered as a traditional Korean interior.
The Infant Buddha Statue at Jogyesa Temple
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Buddhism · Visual Culture
The Infant Buddha Statue
Inflated, cartoon-like — modern and traditional visual styles sharing the same temple space.
Jogyesa Temple amid the city skyline
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Urban Space · Coexistence
Jogyesa Temple Amid the City
Temple foreground, office towers behind — different temporal layers sharing the same frame.
Sunday service at Yoido Full Gospel Church Sunday service at Yoido Full Gospel Church — view 2
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Christianity · Modern Organisation
Sunday Service at Yoido Full Gospel Church
Large screens, professional lighting, thousands of worshippers — a worship space resembling a conference venue.
Christian street outreach booth in Seoul Christian street outreach booth in Seoul — view 2
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Christianity · Urban Outreach
Christian Street Outreach Booth
A free flower, a Bible note, and a QR code to Instagram — religious outreach meeting people in everyday city space.