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The term nunchi in the title of the exhibition refers to an intuitive capacity based on accepting and understanding the other person. This skill is critical for maintaining social harmony and fostering empathy. In Korean society, the importance of community takes precedence over the interests of the individual. Nunchi promotes coexistence, work, social integration, and a heightened sense of respect and consideration for others. It enables the recognition and understanding of subtle nuances in behavior, thereby making life easier for oneself and others. Whether on the subway, waiting in line, or refraining from littering on the street, I encountered solidarity and kindness everywhere I went in South Korea. Over five times as many people live in an area slightly larger than Hungary, with a population in the capital equal to that of the entire country of Hungary. Thus, coexistence can only work if individuals show consideration for one another, preserve common values, and treat each other well. On the subway, they travel packed like sardines, yet do so without complaint, and in their daily comings and goings, they strive to bring joy rather than impose burdens upon one another. The very low crime rate and the fact that I only saw one person in need in such a large city—next to a small Buddha statue—demonstrate that respect for one another, as well as shared responsibility, and a willingness to help are regarded as the highest values. The concept of the exhibition and its accompanying catalog aims to draw attention to this human capacity. The artworks featured in the exhibition and catalog reflect Korea’s culture, society, nature, spirituality, and, not least, the perspectives of the artists, and are hoped to contribute to a more profound appreciation of Korea. The photographers, despite creating their works in different times and places, were united by the desire for common reflection. Such collaboration led to a cooperative effort where various perspectives and concepts gradually came into alignment with each other. I am grateful to all participating artists—photographers Moon Sang-wook, Han Hee-joon, Kim Mikyoung, Park Byoung-moon, Jan Jong-woon, and Imre Benkő—for establishing and implementing a mutual dialog along the curatorial concept

Zoltán Molnár
photographer

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Publisher: Jeongmunsa
Number of pages: 62
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 978-89-93892-94-9
Language: English, Hungarian, Korean
Price: 2,990 HUF

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