The Korea Press Photographers Association has put together an exhibition offering a
glimpse at some of the year′s major events in pictures.
Our Yim Yoonhee joins us with a preview.
Good afternoon.
So, of course 2014 brought some terrible tragedies, but there were also many other events that
took place throughout the country that are worth revisiting.
This exhibition gathers images of some of the year′s most significant events.
Take a look.
As the Lunar New Year brings the start of a new chapter for many, it also closes the
door to 2014,… a year of trials and tribulations, and an unfathomable calamity that touched
millions of lives on the peninsula.
2014 also held once in a lifetime reunions, for families forcibly separated by the war,...
a reunion that for many will be the last.
Snapshots of the most momentous events of 2014 were rounded up for the 51st annual Korea
Press Photo Exhibition, revealing a truly unforgettable year.
“2014 was plagued with major accidents, in particular the Sewol-ho ferry accident.
Korea was traumatized, so the pope’s visit came at a much-needed time,... bringing healing
to the nation.
This exhibition highlights the pope and his visit with a special section.
But also included is an overview of the year and some of the keywords we saw each month.”
After the disaster, the nation was left in shock,... tears still shed over many wounds.
As a result, people found themselves often on the edge or even in the middle of a disagreement.
But with time and a strong will, the people pushed onward,... so that the flower could
bloom once again... and the hope of a nation can continue to glow.
And the chance to share the experience is only possible due to those on the frontline,...
those who′s own tears, sweat, and hard work captured each moment.
Photographers are always on the scene, no matter which scene it may be.
They must endure the forces of nature, and the forces of humanity, all with an air of
neutrality so that of the thousands of pictures they take, they can share that one special
frame with the public.
“This is North Korean fighter Jang Un-hui and this blue glove belongs to China′s Li
Qian.
While taking this picture during the 2014 Asian Games, I thought for sure North Korea
was going to lose, but in the end, the judge held up Jang Un-hui′s hand and declared
her the winner.
There’s a saying in photography, ′No ceremonial gestures,′ and what that means is that as
a photographer, you have to detach yourself from the scene and remain neutral in order
to catch the exact moment.
This picture proves just that."
The shortest memories are sometimes the most dramatic, and the most meaningful.
2014 overflowed with moments that will live on in history.
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but it’s also worth a thousand memories,…
the memories of a country and of its people.
I had
almost forgotten about some of those moments from 2014.
This is a nice way to reflect back on the year, both the go