Goshiwon aesthetic

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South Korean photographer Sim Kyu-dong spent around 5 years living in tiny, cramped rooms called Goshiwon in Seoul when he moved there for work and documented the lives of the people there with his camera.

Korean photographer spent 10 months in a goshitel in Seoul documenting the lives of the residents with his camera. A Goshiwon or a goshitel is a form of cheap housing found in Korea that is mostly used by students seeking temporary accommodation while preparing for difficult state and bar exams (known as goshi in Korean). Flats like these are similar to dormitories as they consist of a very small, personal room and shared bathroom and kitchen areas. Photographer Sim Kyudong, spent 10 months…