There are children living in Dhaka, Bangladesh, who, instead of going to school with their friends, go to their respective workplaces. There is a child attaching soles to shoes in a shoe factory filled with the smell of boiling rubber and vibrations. There is a child searching for recyclable plastic in the midst of garbage, another child welding without protective gear, and a child covered in iron dust from head to toe while grinding iron. They earn a meager sum of only one thousand won for their work. The iron dust that coverscovers their entire bodies cannot be easily wiped away!
my name is Sangmooh Han, and I am a photographer based in Seoul, Korea. With over two decades of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of contributing to various Korean and international media outlets. My passion lies in creating stunning portraits and landscapes that combine rich colors and spiritual enchantment. I am currently studying photography at the Graduate School of Industrial Art at Hongik University, where I am further developing my skills and knowledge. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to continuing to create compelling visual storie
* Grand Prize, National Geographic Korea Photo Contest (2000) * Unicef Photo of Year 2019 Honorable Mention
