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Where Do We

\”Where Do We\” is a street photography series that captures the spirit of South Korea’s anti-Yoon Suk Yeol protests, documenting the political crossroads of a nation. These demonstrations were sparked by President Yoon’s surprise declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, in which he accused the Democratic Party (DPK) of subversive activities and conspiring with North Korean communists. The chaos that followed lasted six hours as shocked lawmakers from both parties rushed to repeal the decree. While legislators successfully lifted martial law, public anger and frustration remained. Since then, tens of thousands of citizens from all walks of life have gathered every Saturday in Seoul, demanding Yoon\’s accountability and his permanent removal as president. These images blend the raw emotion and surreal moments of a people fighting in an uncertain time. Using creative techniques such as shutter drag and double exposures, these photographs convey a collective sense of disorientation, leaving us to ask both: where do we stand and where do we go from here?

Rise Up, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
Get on the Bus, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
Double or Nothing, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
As the Spirit Moves, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
Word on the Street, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
Nothing to See, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
Reach Out, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
Youth in the Streets, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
Pungmul as Protest, ©Argus Paul Estabrook
As Above, so Below, ©Argus Paul Estabrook