All photos were taken by my grandfather during the reconstruction of South Korea after the Korean war. These photos were taken between 1961-1963.
Two North Korean soldiers at the DMZ
A breastfeeding mother
A shot of the 1st Calvary division of the US Army, which my grandfather served in.
The DMZ
A couple saving their year's supply of kimchi from a flood.
Wongudan Alter in Seoul
Juye Valley. According to the photo description, 30 American and Korean soldiers lost their lives here in a flood.
From the photo description: Two Korean orphans from the war accepting blankets on behalf of their orphanage. This was a part of "Operation Warmth" where the US Army gave blankets and coats to the orphaned Korean children.
A girl washing laundry.
According to the photo description: "Just outside of Seoul. The woman hurriedly threw a jacket over her when I took her picture. I tried to get her naked from the waist up. She stuck her tongue out at me, too. Note the rugged countryside in the background."
Three North Korean soldiers at the DMZ
Two orphans participating in "Operation Warmth".
According to the photo description: "Papasan of Pong Il-Chong"
Streets of Seoul
Seoul
Empty shell casings
A woman weaving straw mats
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