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In 2017, South Korean photographer Yang Seung-woo was awarded Japan's top photography prize, the Kimura Ihei Award. He became the first foreigner to win this award with his black-and-white photo book 'Lost Children of Shinjuku,' depicting people living in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. Yang Seung-woo, who worked in various fields in Japan including as a mover, oil explorer, and street vendor, recently held a photography exhibition at Zen Photo Gallery in Roppongi to celebrate the release of his latest photo book 'Luggage,' focusing on the belongings of the homeless. This article dives into his journey, from a quiet village in South Korea to capturing the stark realities of society through his lens in Japan.
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