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Korea: 1975~1979 : These photos were taken through out South Korea during my time as a Peace Corps Volunteer and the two years immediately following that two-year period. The countryside photos were primarily in Korea's only landlocked province, Chungchung Bukdo. The rest were mainly in and about Seoul.

Korea: 1975~1979

These photos were taken through out South Korea during my time as a Peace Corps Volunteer and the two years immediately following that two-year period. The countryside photos were primarily in Korea's only landlocked province, Chungchung Bukdo. The rest were mainly in and about Seoul.

Updated: Oct 11, 2009 3:41pm PST

Korea's Last Royal Funeral : Son of Joseon's last crown prince is laid to rest by Chun Su-jin JoongAng Daily July 25, 2005 Thousands of mourners gathered in sultry heat at Changdeok Palace yesterday to see what may be the last royal funeral ever conducted there, as Korea said goodbye to Lee Gu, son of the Joseon Dynasty's last crown prince. Family members, dignitaries and members of the public crowded the palace in central Seoul for the funeral for Mr. Lee, who was found dead of heart failure at the age of 74 in a Tokyo hotel room on July 16. The ceremony started at 10 a.m. inside the palace, where a portrait of Mr. Lee stood among white chrysanthemums and burning incense. Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan gave a memorial address, saying, "I express my sincere condolences for the demise of His Highness." Most of those attending the funeral appeared to be senior citizens and families, as well as some foreigners. Lee Jeong-sun, 80, who traveled from Gangwon province to attend, said, "It is too sad to see the funeral of a person like Lee Gu, who has suffered so much as the descendant of the ruined dynasty."

Korea's Last Royal Funeral

Son of Joseon's last crown prince is laid to rest by Chun Su-jin JoongAng Daily July 25, 2005 Thousands of mourners gathered in sultry heat at Changdeok Palace yesterday to see what may be the last royal funeral ever conducted there, as Korea said goodbye to Lee Gu, son of the Joseon Dynasty's last crown prince. Family members, di ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2005 6:29pm PST